Animal Health Technician

at  Charles River Laboratories

Laval, QC, Canada -

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Immediate08 Nov, 2024USD 23 Hourly09 Aug, 20241 year(s) or aboveEnglish,Biology,Animal HealthNoNo
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Description:

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

JOB SUMMARY

As an Animal Health Technician for our Toxicology team in Laval, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

  • Collection of biological samples (blood, urine, etc.)
  • Data collection (body weight, food consumption, clinical signs, etc.)
  • Injections (subcutaneous, intramuscular, etc.)
  • Animal contention
  • Animal room cleaning

KEY ELEMENTS

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:

  • College Diploma in Animal Health, Bioecology or any related Animal Science discipline
  • Bachelor’s degree in biology or any related discipline
  • Good observation skills
  • Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.)
  • Understanding of written English is mandatory. Bilingualism French and English is preferable.

Please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the expense of the company.

Responsibilities:

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

  • Location: Laval / Free parking / Near the subway Montmorency
  • Salary: Starting at 23$/hrs. Opportunity to start at higher level and higher salary with specific research experience
  • Based on performance, salary could increase to $24/hrs in 1 year
  • Premiums: Evening (2.50$/hrs), night (3.25$/hrs) and weekend (2.75$//hrs)
  • Schedule: Flexible schedule, the candidate must be available days, evenings, nights, weekends and on Holidays. Depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime
  • Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

  • Collection of biological samples (blood, urine, etc.)
  • Data collection (body weight, food consumption, clinical signs, etc.)
  • Injections (subcutaneous, intramuscular, etc.)
  • Animal contention
  • Animal room cleanin

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:

  • College Diploma in Animal Health, Bioecology or any related Animal Science discipline
  • Bachelor’s degree in biology or any related discipline
  • Good observation skills
  • Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.)
  • Understanding of written English is mandatory. Bilingualism French and English is preferable


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)

Pharmaceuticals

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Clinical Pharmacy

Diploma

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Laval, QC, Canada