InVivo Technician - Toxicology
Req ID #: 224391
Laval, Quebec, CAN
What you’ll do
As an Animal Health Technician for our Toxicology team 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:
- Collection of biological samples (blood, urine, etc.)
- Data collection (body weight, food consumption, clinical signs, etc.)
- Injections (subcutaneous, intramuscular, etc.)
- Animal contention
- Animal room cleaning
What you’ll need
We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:
- College Diploma in Animal Health, Bioecology or any related Animal Science discipline
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or any related discipline
- 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 23$/hrs. Opportunity to start at higher level and higher salary with specific research experience
- Premiums:
- Evenings: $2.50
- Weekend: $2.75
- Overtime: Time and a half
- Holidays: Double time
- Schedule: Flexible schedule, the candidate must be available days, evenings, and weekends. Depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime, holidays, and night shift
- Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week
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)
- Vacation & Personal day policy
- 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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