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Summer Student - Animal Care - No experience necessary

As a Summer Student in Animal Care for our Toxicology team in Sherbrooke, you will be responsible of ensuring the welfare of the animals and the integrity of our pre-clinical studies. 

In this role, key responsibilities include: 

• Ensure the cleanliness of the living environment of the animals according to the highest standards of welfare in the industry.
• Assist the technicians in their daily tasks.
• Handle animals.
• Participate in the physical/social activities of the animals.

If you possess the following qualifications, we will train you in the rest: 

• Able to follow precises instructions.
• Being able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.).
• Understanding of written English.
• Passionate about animals.
• Be a student in Animal Health, Bioecology or in sciences related is an asset. ATE internship possible.

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

Job specific information: 

• Location: easily accessible using Sherbrooke’s public transit system. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station.
• Pay: $18.00 per hour (Week-end premium 2.75$/hr)
• Schedule: During summer (30 to 37.5 hours/week), possibility to stay after school to be discuss. Depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime. Weekend work (bonus $2.75/hour).

Why Charles River? 

• On site and free Gym
• Many social activities

If you want to contribute to the wellbeing of our communities across the country and around the world, join our team. This is Your Moment!