Animal Health TechnicianWork with Purpose

As an Animal Health Technician for our Toxicology team in Senneville, 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

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
• Good observation skills
• Being able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.)
• Understanding of written English is mandatory. Bilingualism French & 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: 22022 Trans-Canada Highway, Senneville (QC) H9X 1C1

• Pay : $23 per hour with primes of :
  • Evenings: $2.50;
  • Weekend: $2.75;
  • Overtime: Time and a half;
  • Holidays: Double time;

• Schedule: Full time regular schedules.  Mostly days, weekend rotations and holidays with overtime on evening and night when needed; 
• Transportation: We offer a free shuttle service from the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue train station and John Abbott College to the Senneville site. If you come by car, we also have free parking.

Why Charles River ?

• Competitive health and dental benefits as of day 1. We pay up to 85% of premiums.
• Free gym on site;
• A cafeteria on site if you don't like to prepare lunches;
• 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.