Research Surgeon

Research Surgeon Req ID #:  156033 Location: 

Senneville, Quebec, CA, H9X 3R3 At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families. 

Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career. 

As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe.

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 seeking a Research Surgeon for our Laboratory Animal Medicine & Surgery department, site located in Senneville (Greater Montreal area) in Canada.

The Research Surgeon executes established surgical and technical procedures according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).This surgeon is responsible for perioperative preparation in addition to  training technical staff on routine care for animals encompassing surgical and/or advanced techniques. The Research Surgeon works in concert with other research surgeons research associates, and veterinary, scientific, and technical personnel to support established animal models in addition to other models in the midst of optimization or development.

The following are responsibilities related to the Research Surgeon position :  To perform study specific surgeries in a wide variety of laboratory animal species. Offer surgical and technical support on studies (e.g.: surgery room preparation, sterile assistant, perform advances techniques) including complete peri-operative care and oversight for the animals. Work closely with the other surgeons in the development of new procedures, refinements and/or by supporting current procedures. To help support different departments by providing technical expertise. Ensure adequate training of technical personnel with subjects related to surgery and/or basic techniques as delegated. Perform follow-ups on animals that underwent surgery to ensure their well-being whilst appropriate surgical and/or veterinary staff. Must regularly communicate with employees/customers

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Research Surgeon position : DEC in Animal Health, or equivalent. 2 years of experience in animal surgery or relevant experience. English comprehension is mandatory. Bilingualism is an asset. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered an acceptable substitute for specific education and experience as listed above. CALAS certification is an asset. Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Effective time management. The ability to work in a team. The advantages of working for Charles River : Minimum of 3 weeks’ vacation  Paid sick / personal days  Paid overtime  Shift premiums  Career advancement opportunities and training  A recognition program  Positive Company Values & Culture  Tuition reimbursement program  Employee Activities  Volunteering Program (paid day)  Employee referral bonuses  Relocation assistance  Competitive benefits starting from day one (health and dental coverage)  Access to a savings and retirement program including an employer contribution  Free, unlimited, and confidential access to health care professionals for you and your family, through telemedicine app  Employee Assistance Programs 

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 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 - 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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