Formulation Technician

at  Charles River Laboratories

Req ID #: 226000
Laval, QC, CA
Full time
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 a Technician for our Formulation team at the Laval location, you prepare drug formulation that will be administered to animals under study.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Prepare drug formulation in suspension, capsule, solution, dermal cream, etc.;
• Perform reception, verification and storage of Test items, chemicals, and products;
• Use, calibrate and maintain various laboratory equipment.

KEY ELEMENTS

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

• AEC or DEC in Chemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent;
• Comfortable working in a routine environment;
• Autonomous, meticulous and detail oriented;
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to change;
• Ability to work as part of a team.

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

• Location: 445 Boul. Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, H7V 4B3;
• Transportation: Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway. Electric vehicle charging station;
• Salary: $23/hrs;
• Annual bonus based on performance;
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, between 8am to 4:15pm. You will also have to do weekend rotation (1/4). Depending on the business 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:

• Prepare drug formulation in suspension, capsule, solution, dermal cream, etc.;
• Perform reception, verification and storage of Test items, chemicals, and products;
• Use, calibrate and maintain various laboratory equipment

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

• AEC or DEC in Chemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent;
• Comfortable working in a routine environment;
• Autonomous, meticulous and detail oriented;
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to change;
• Ability to work as part of a team