Support Technician in Animal Health - Friday to Sunday

Support Technician in Animal Health - Friday to Sunday Req ID #:  110251 Location: 

Senneville, Quebec, CA, H9X 3R3 For 70 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. Job Summary Support technician in Animal Health - Laboratory

We are looking for an Support technician in Animal Health who wishes to be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and animal welfare minded team.

RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE VIVARIUM OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT:

- Prepare and decontaminate animal rooms according to schedule; 

- Ensure that the required study materials are available; 

- Ensure adequate and accessible food and water supplies for all animals at all times; 

- Handle the animals for any activity that requires it; 

- Record computerized data and complete verification documents;

- Understand, adhere to and implement organizational standard operating procedures (SOPs); 

- Remove domestic and biomedical waste and dispose of in appropriate containers;

- Operate the cage washer. 

RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE ANIMAL CARE DEPARTMENT:

- Ensure an adequate and accessible supply of food and water for all animals at all times; 

- Clean all types of animal housing and accessories; 

- Accompany the animals in their physical exercises and enrichment activities;   

- Handle animals for any activity that requires it; 

- Record computerized data and complete verification documents; 

- Understand, follow and apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); 

- Remove domestic and biomedical waste and dispose of in appropriate containers. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS :

- Ability to maintain regular physical effort required to lift, push and move equipment and animals;

- High school diploma 3;

- Experience working with animals is an asset;

- Ability to read and understand English, Bilingualism is an asset;

- Ability to work in a team environment;

- Ability to manage time effectively;

- Ability to work in a team environment; 

- Ability to manage time effectively; 

- Ability to adapt to change;

- Flexibility to work a variety of hours including weekends, as well as the possibility of overtime evenings and nights as needed;

- Working knowledge of computer applications related to the position.

BENEFITS :

- On-the-job training;

- Possibility of internal advancement according to strengths and interests;

- Competitive benefits - Dental, Drug, Physiotherapy, Psychotherapy, Optometrist, Life Insurance, RRSP/TFSA participation;

- Uniform provided; 

- Free parking

SALARY AND SCHEDULE

15$ per hour

Friday, Saturday and Sunday for 10 hours per day for a total of 30 hours, but paids for 37,5 hours.

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 17,000 employees within 90 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. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

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 ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet

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