Trucker - Class 3

Trucker - Class 3 Req ID #:  196414 Location: 

Laval, Quebec, CA, H7V 4B3 For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.   

  Job Summary  

We are looking for a Trucker to join our Toxicology team located in Laval.

How will you have an impact

As a Trucker, you will mainly drive the company truck and perform other tasks related to warehouse management. Your contribution will ensure the good progression of our research, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

Why work at Charles River?

We offer an excellent onboarding program for our new employees as well as many opportunities for internal development.

As of Day 1:  Competitive benefits we pay 90% of premiums (health and dental coverage).  Access to a savings and retirement program including an employer contribution.   Vacation & Personal Day Policy.  Free telemedicine app for you and your family. 

Transportation:   Public transport service to the Laval site Free parking.  

Salary:  Basic salary depending on the experience  After 37,5 h: Paid at time and a half Annual bonus based on performance  Permanent full-time position, 37.5h per week Schedule: Mostly daytime between Monday to Friday. Depending on the business needs, you may have to work on evening or on weekends.  What will you work on? 

The main task of the job is to drive a truck in order to make the various necessary transports. You will be also called to manage the warehouse, assemble and disassemble the pens and inspect trucks. 

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for someone who will have a valid driver's license (class 3). The ideal person must be able to work physically such as lifting, carrying, and moving heavy loads (approximately 25 kg) as well as standing for long periods of time if necessary. Finally, please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test.

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 and BE THE DIFFERENCE!  

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.  Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities. 

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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