Trainer - Animal Science

Trainer - Animal Science Req ID #:  201153 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 Training Specialist to join our Toxicology team located in Laval.

How will you have an impact

As a Training Specialist, you will train technical staff related to Animal Health. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

Why work at Charles River?

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

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: To discuss, depending on the experience  Weekend premium: $2.50 added to your hourly rate After 37,5 h: Overtime paid at time and a half Holiday: Paid at double time Annual bonus based on performance

Full-Time Schedule : Mostly day shifts, depending on the needs we may have to do weekend and holidays rotations.  What will you work on? 

You will be called to do the training related to animal room cleaning, contention methods, data recording such as body weight and clinical signs. You will also have to guide and support less experienced employees and trainers, ensure good communication with the supervisors and other departments. Finally, you will have to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). 

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for candidates with a technical background in animal health or bio-ecology or with a bachelor’s degree in biology or animal science. The ideal candidate must have good communication skills, be a team player with good observation skills and must be able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg). Finally, the ideal candidate must have a good understanding of English and French and must be a reference, an example and a leader for Animal Welfare, Health and Safety, quality and attendance. 

Please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the expense of the company.

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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