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 Research Associate for our Toxicology team in Laval, you will be responsible for coordinating and planning activities according to study plan. Your success will ensure the smooth running of our research, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Review the study plans and discuss the specific needs for the study with the scientific staff;
• Ensure that equipment and material are ordered;
• Prepare, distribute, and revise study specific forms;
• Coordinate activities and guide technicians in carrying out their study tasks;
• Monitor the health of the animals and carry out the necessary follow-ups;
• Ensure that all the study data has been adequately collected and revised in accordance with the processes in place.

KEY ELEMENTS

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

• College Diploma in Animal Health, Biology, or any related discipline;
• Minimum of 5 years’ technical experience related to Animal Science;
• Good attention to details, observation & organizational skills;
• Be a resource, an example and a leader for Animal Welfare, Health & Safety, quality, and attendance.

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

• Location: 445 Boul. Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, H7V 4B3;

• Transportation: Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway. Electric vehicle charging station;

• Annual bonus based on performance;
• Schedule: Weekdays between Monday to Friday 8am to 4:15pm. Depending on the needs you will have to do weekend rotations;
• Permanent, full-time position - 37.5hrs per week.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Review the study plans and discuss the specific needs for the study with the scientific staff;
• Ensure that equipment and material are ordered;
• Prepare, distribute, and revise study specific forms;
• Coordinate activities and guide technicians in carrying out their study tasks;
• Monitor the health of the animals and carry out the necessary follow-ups;
• Ensure that all the study data has been adequately collected and revised in accordance with the processes in place

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

• College Diploma in Animal Health, Biology, or any related discipline;
• Minimum of 5 years’ technical experience related to Animal Science;
• Good attention to details, observation & organizational skills;
• Be a resource, an example and a leader for Animal Welfare, Health & Safety, quality, and attendance