Experienced Animal Attendant

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

As an experienced Animal Attendant for our Quarantine facility located in Laval, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Animals handling
• Observe animals and report illnesses or behavioral abnormalities
• Cleaning the animal rooms
• Cleaning the animal cages
• Provide mentoring and training to other less experienced technicians

Key Elements

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

• Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.)
• At least 2-3 years’ experience working with animals
• Passion for animals

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

Role Specific Information:

• Location: 531 Boul. Des Prairies, Laval / Free parking / Near the subway Montmorency
• Salary: Starting at 20$/hrs
• Premiums: Weekends ($2.75), Overtime (time and a half), Holidays (double time)
• Annual bonus based on performance
• Schedule: Weekdays, between Monday to Friday. Depending on the needs, you will have to do overtime on evenings and weekend rotations
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week

Why Charles River ?

• Competitive health and dental benefits as of day 1. We pay up to 85% of premiums
• Guaranteed hours - The research field is in high demand
• Employee and family telemedicine program
• 3 weeks’ Vacation & 5 Personal days
• Many social activities!

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, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person