Preclinical Autopsy Technician

at  Charles River Laboratories

Req ID #: 222495
Location:Laval, Quebec, CA, H7V 4B3
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 Preclinic Autopsy Technician for our Necropsy team located in Laval, you will mainly be responsible for performing the post-mortem examination of animals while following the ethical regulations and directives from study plans. 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:

• Dissecting and evaluating animal tissues for pathologists
• Weigh and document all abnormalities of the organs
• Euthanize animals prior to performing the necropsy

KEY ELEMENTS

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

• Collegial Diploma in Animal Health or any other Biology related field
• Bachelor’s degree in biology or any other Animal Science related field
• Dissection experience (asset)
• 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.

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

• Location: Laval / Free parking / Near the subway Montmorency
• Salary: Starting at $21.50/hrs
• Annual bonus based on performance plan
• Schedule: Daytime schedule, Monday to Friday. Depending on the needs, you may have to do weekends rotations and overtime
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Dissecting and evaluating animal tissues for pathologists
• Weigh and document all abnormalities of the organs
• Euthanize animals prior to performing the necrops

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

• Collegial Diploma in Animal Health or any other Biology related field
• Bachelor’s degree in biology or any other Animal Science related field
• Dissection experience (asset)
• 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 preferabl