Technician Pathology \ Histology

2 weeks ago


Fleurimont, Canada Charles River Laboratories Full time

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.

**Job Summary**:
We are seeking a Techician for our Pathology (Histology) department located in Sherbrooke.

**The following are responsibilities related to the Technician position**:

- Prepare tissues for microscopic analysis
- Possesses a DEC in Medical Laboratory, Animal Health, Inventory and Research in Biology or other DEC in science or a B.Sc. in Biology
- Is meticulous, organized and able to work as a team

**The advantages of working for Charles River**:

- Minimum of 3 weeks’ vacation
- Paid sick / personal days
- Paid overtime
- Shift premiums
- Paid uniform
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee Activities
- Volunteering Program (paid day)
- Employee referral bonuses
- Relocation assistance
- Career advancement opportunities and training
- A recognition program
- Positive Company Values & Culture

**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.