Animal Health Assistant

**Animal Health Assistant**

(Toxicology Technician Assistant)

**About Us**

At ITR Laboratories Canada Inc, our mission is to bring new medicines in the world and help improve health and well-being of individuals across the globe. ITR Laboratories Canada has been servicing the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries for over 30 years and has established itself as a trusted partner worldwide in drug safety assessment services. As an early-stage contract research organization (**CRO**), our work supports Good Laboratory Practice (**GLP**) programs to assist in the discovery and development process of new drug therapies.

**Job Summary**

We are actively seeking for an Animal Health Assistant (_Toxicology Technician Assistant_**) **to join our team and continue our work while maintaining the highest standard of animal welfare in mind.

You will be assisting our team with the daily tasks related to specific and safe handling of animal species, while following standards and procedures that allows us to ensure that we contribute to the safety of medications that may be used by individuals everywhere. An Animal Health Assistant supports research by acting as a key player in overseeing animal health and well-being. Through mentorship and training with our veteran technicians, you will grow your skills to become a fully capable Animal Health Technician (Toxicology Technician) at ITR Laboratories.

Be part of a team that is making a difference

**General Responsibilities**
- Perform animal caretaking: feeding, safe handling, also ensuring maintenance of a clean and healthy environment by cleaning.
- Initiate enrichment activities as required by the study plan and animal needs involving: treats, exercise, social interaction, and overall maintaining a positive environment for them.
- Work in collaboration with Animal Health technicians during treatments.
- Record and report changes in animal health through observed clinical signs.
- Ensure that rooms are maintained and set-up with appropriate housing materials (Ex. food, water, and toys for the animals).
- Adhere to the team schedule to complete activities in a timely fashion.
- Follow the Standard Operating Procedure (**SOP**) and the Good Laboratory Practices (**GLP**) regulations.
- Participate in training to develop advanced animal related competencies.
- Perform any other study related duties as required and assisting technicians.

***Requirements**
- High School Diploma or the equivalence.
- ** Experience in the field is not mandatory as training will be provided**.
- Must be available full time: 37.5 hours/week.
- Availability to work to flexible timelines and additional hours including overtime, evenings, early mornings, and weekends.
- Must be able to push, pull, carry weight up-to/around 20kg (44 lbs).
- Able to communicate and coordinate with team members appropriately.
- Must have good attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and high sense of responsibility.
- Ability to read and write in English, bilingualism an asset.

***ITR Laboratories Offers You**
- Job stability (permanency).
- Company issued uniform and safety equipment (PPE).
- ITR Day
- paid.
- After 6 months of employment, 5 paid sick days.
- Group benefit coverage (health insurance plan and group RRSP).
Dental insurance.
- Visual insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Additional health coverage.
- RRSP with employer contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program (**EAP**) providing immediate and confidential help with any work, health, or life concern 24/7 by phone or web.
- Employee Referral Bonus (**ERB**) program.
- Additional pay premiums starting from 2$ and +: weekend rates, overtime, morning/night shifts etc.
- _ Overtime paid at time and a half after 37.5 hours._
- A stimulating and friendly work environment.
- On site training programs and career advancement opportunities.
- Advancement initiative towards **Animal Health Technician** (Toxicology Technician) role.
- Free parking on location.
- Company events.

Start Date: ASAP

Standard hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:45PM with overtime paid.

Irregular hours/schedule: Subject to bonus rates*

Weekends, early morning and evening shifts (Varies according to work needs).