Animal Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Charles River Laboratories Full time

For 75 years, Charles River has been dedicated to helping in the discovery, development, and safe production of new drug treatments. By joining our team, you'll make a real impact on the health and well-being of people worldwide. Whether you come from life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another field, your expertise is vital to our mission. In return, we'll support you in building a fulfilling career.

Job Title: Animal Care Assistant - Entry Level

As an Animal Care Assistant within our Toxicology division at the Senneville site, you'll oversee the well-being of our lab animals, ensuring their health and the quality of our pre-clinical studies.

If you've always wanted to work with animals in a company dedicated to drug research for saving lives, we have great news for you We're currently seeking a full-time Animal Care Attendant for our Senneville site, no prior experience is necessary as our exceptional training team will provide you with all the necessary knowledge.

In this role, your main responsibilities include:

  • Cleaning the animal rooms
  • Cleaning the animal cages
  • Handling animals

Key Requirements:

  • Physical work, such as lifting loads of 20-25 lbs
  • Ability to follow precise instructions
  • Passion for animals

It's important to note that upon hiring, you'll need to undergo an annual tuberculosis test, fully covered by the company.

Role Details:

  • Location: Senneville, as displayed in the job listing
  • Salary: $18.00 per hour plus additional benefits for evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays
  • Schedule: Full-time position with regular day shifts, weekend rotations, and holiday work, with evening and night shifts available when necessary
  • Transportation: Free shuttle service from nearby locations, free parking for drivers
  • Career Advancement: Opportunity for growth within the role along with salary increments

Why Join Charles River?

  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits from day 1
  • On-site gym and cafeteria facilities
  • Stable hours in a high-demand research field
  • Telemedicine services for employees and their families
  • Generous vacation and personal days allowance
  • Engaging social activities

If you're eager to make a difference in communities globally, consider joining us at this pivotal moment.

About Safety Assessment: Charles River is committed to supporting partners in expediting their preclinical drug development with top-tier safety assessment services and expert regulatory advice. Each year, our Safety Assessment facilities oversee around 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs.

About Charles River: Charles River is a leading early-stage contract research organization (CRO) specializing in laboratory animal medicine and science. With a range of services from discovery to safety assessment, both GLP and non-GLP, we aid clients from target identification to preclinical development. We also provide clinical laboratory testing and manufacturing support.

Employing over 20,000 individuals across 110 facilities in 20 countries globally, we're well-equipped to leverage resources worldwide and offer diverse solutions to our clients. Our clientele includes major pharmaceutical and biotech companies, government entities, hospitals, and academic institutions worldwide.

At Charles River, our dedication to enhancing lives drives us. Guided by our mission and exceptional scientific expertise, we contribute to improving global health daily. In 2021, we proudly assisted in the approval of 86% of FDA-approved drugs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Charles River Laboratories upholds equal opportunities for all candidates, irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, or disability status.

If you wish to apply to Charles River Laboratories and require special assistance due to a disability, kindly contact our HR team for support solely on accommodation requests. This contact is solely for individuals with disabilities. For more details, please visit our official website.



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