Laboratory Assistant
Req ID #: 222671
Laval, Quebec, CAN
What you’ll do
As a Laboratory Assistant for our Pathology team located in Laval, you will provide general technical support within laboratories on company premises, as required, and carry out duties according to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) at all times
In this role, primary responsibilities include:
- Perform reception, verification and storage of samples using the internal manual system and the Watson LIMS system
- Prepare samples for analysis in the laboratories
- Keep the samples well organized within the freezers and ensure proper documentation
- Perform maintenance/cleaning of the fridges and freezers
- Keep the working area clean and organized
- Perform any other reasonable tasks that may be required
What you’ll need
Here are the minimum qualifications and we will train you for the rest:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Reading of English is required. Bilingualism is preferable
- Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Detail oriented and meticulous
- Ability to work under time constraints and to adapt to change
- Working knowledge of related computer applications
Role Specific Information:
- Location: Laval / Free parking / Near the subway Montmorency
- Able to Lift up to 15 kg
- Salary: $16.25/h
- Schedule: Day schedule, Monday to Friday, 8:00 - 16:15, flexibility is required
- 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
- Telemedicine offered to employee and family
- 3 weeks of vacation and 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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