Animal Care Clerk
Req ID #: 222856
Laval, Quebec, CAN
What you’ll do
As an Animal Care Clerk for our Toxicology team located in Laval, 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:
- Cleaning the animal rooms
- Cleaning the animal cages
- Handling animals
What you’ll need
If you possess the following qualifications, we will train you in the rest:
- 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
- You are able to follow precises instructions (procedures)
- You like animals
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 $18/hrs
- Premiums:
- Evenings: $2.50
- Weekend: $2.75
- Overtime: Time and a half
- Holidays: Double time
- Annual bonus based on performance plan
- Schedule: Flexible schedule, you must be available days, evening, and weekends (1/2). Depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime night, and holidays.
- Career progression: If you are interested in progressing and learning more, we can train you to become an Animal Health Technician! Of course, that comes with a pay rise.
Why Charles River ?
- Competitive benefits as of the hiring. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage)
- Paid development training
- Employee and family assistance program
- Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine)
- Guaranteed hours because the research field is in high demand
- 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.
What you get
Core Benefits
- Mental/Dental/Vision Plans
- TFSA and RRSP Contribution Match
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Vacation & Sick/Personal day policy
Value Added Programs
- Vacation and Holiday
- Employee discount program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Annual bonus based on performance
- Free telemedicine app for employees and their family
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contact Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients' unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
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