Animal Care assistant

Job Summary

As an Animal Care Clerk for our Toxicology team 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:

• Ensure the cleanliness of the living environment of the animals according to the highest standards of welfare in the industry (clean the animal rooms and the cages);
• Assist the Animal Health 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 work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.);
• You are able to follow precises instructions (procedures); 
• You like 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: 445 Boul. Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, H7V 4B3;
• Transportation: Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway. Electric vehicle charging station;
• Salary: $19/hrs;
• Premiums: Evening ($2.50), Weekend ($2.75), Overtime (Time and a half), Holidays (Double time);
• Annual bonus based on performance plan;
• Schedule: Flexible schedule, you must be available days, evening, and weekends (1/2). Depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime night, and holidays;
• Permanent position as of the hiring, 37.5hrs per week; 
• Career progression: If you are interested in progressing and learning more, we can train you to become an Animal Health Technician! Of course, that comes with a pay rise.

Why Charles River ?

• Competitive benefits as of the hiring. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage); 
• Paid development training;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
• Guaranteed hours because the research field is in high demand;
• 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.