Animal Care Technician

1 day ago

Sherbrooke, Canada Charles River Laboratories Full time

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.

**Job Summary**:
**Animal Care Technician - On site training - No experience necessary**

As an** Animal Care Technician** for our **Toxicology **team in **Sherbrooke**, you will be responsible of ensuring the welfare of the animals and the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

In this role, **key responsibilities** include:

- Ensure the cleanliness of the living environment of the animals according to the highest standards of welfare in the industry.
- Assist the technicians in their daily tasks.
- Handle animals.
- Participate in the physical/social activities of the animals.

**Key Elements**:
If you possess the following **qualifications**, we will train you in the rest:

- Able to follow precises instructions.
- Being able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.).
- Understanding of written English.
- Passionate about animals.
- Having an AEP in Animal Care is an asset.
- Please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the expense of the company._

**Job specific information**:

- Location: easily accessible using Sherbrooke’s public transit system. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station.
- Salary: Starting at 18.00$/hrs. Opportunity to start at higher level and higher salary with specific research experience. Based on performance, salary could increase to $20/hrs in 1 year.
- Schedule: Full time, permanent position (37.5 hours/week), depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime. Weekend work (rotation) and bonus ($2.75/hour).

**Why Charles River?**
- 3 weeks’ vacation & Personal days.
- Competitive benefits as of the hiring. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage).
- Access to a savings and retirement program that includes an employer contribution.
- Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career development opportunities.
- Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine).
- Free gym on site.

If you want to contribute to the wellbeing of our communities across the country and around the world, join our team.** IT’S YOUR MOMENT**

**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 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

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