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As a Cage-Wash Clerk for our Toxicology team located in Laval, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals by keeping their living space clean. 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: 

• Operate and perform daily checks on cage washer machines;
• Monitor the use of soap and various needs of the cage washers;
• Clean all type of animal housing and accessories; 
• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs on cages and accessories;
• Perform manutention tasks in the vivarium as required.

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

• Be a good team player; 
• Polyvalence;
• Good observations and communications skills;
• Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.).

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: 445 Boul. Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, H7V 4B3;
• Transportation: Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway. Electric vehicle charging station;
• Salary: $18/hrs;
• Premiums: Evening ($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 and evenings. Depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime and weekends;
• 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;
• Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career development opportunities;
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
• 3 weeks’ vacation & 5 Personal/Sick day per year; 
• 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.