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Animal Science Technician - Toxicology

As an Animal Health Technician for our Toxicology team, 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:

• Administer test items / medications to animals (Gavage, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intravenous injections)
• Perform sample collection (blood, urine, etc.)
• Collect data (body weight, food consumption, clinical signs, etc.)
• Handle animals for any activities that requires it
• Clean all types of animal housing and accessories

 

Necropsy Prosector

As a Prosector for our Necropsy team, you will mainly be responsible for performing the post-mortem examination of animals while following the ethical regulations and directives from study plans. 

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

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

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

• College Diploma in Animal Health or in Environmental and Wildlife management
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or any related Animal Science discipline
• Being able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.)
• Good observation skills
• Good dexterity
• Understanding of written English

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: Senneville, Laval or Sherbrooke

• Pay : Toxicology:$22.50 per hour & Necropsy: $19.50 per hour with primes of :
  • Evenings: $2.50;
  • Weekend: $2.75;
  • Overtime: Time and a half;
  • Holidays: Double time.

• Schedule: Full time schedules.  Mostly days, weekend rotations and holidays with overtime on evening and night when needed

Why Charles River ?  

• Competitive health and dental benefits as of day 1. We pay up to 85% of premiums
• Guaranteed hours, because the research field is in high demand
• Employee and family telemedicine program
• 3 weeks’ Vacation & 5  Personal days
• Many social activities!

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT!