Cage Wash Operator (Day Shift)

Job Summary

Cage Washer Operator – Day shift – No experience necessary.

 

 

As a Cage Washer Operator for our Toxicology team in Sherbrooke, you will be responsible for ensuring the equipment used to maintain the animal’s living conditions is cleaned according to the highest wellbeing standards in the industry.

 

In this role, key responsibilities include: 

 

• Operating and performing daily checks on cage washer machines.
• Monitor the use of soaps and various needs of the cage washers.
• Clean all types of animal housing and accessories (cage, toys, bowl, waterbottle, etc…) 
• Perform basic maintenance on all cages and accessories to ensure that everything is safe for the animals.

 

 

Key Elements:

 

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

 

• Organized and self-driven.
• Being able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.).
• Understanding of written English.

 

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: 1580 rue Ida-Métivier, Sherbrooke (Fleurimont), QC, J1E 0B5;
• Transportation: Easily accessible using Sherbrooke’s public transit system. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station;
• Salary: 18.25$/hrs
• 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? 

 

• We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
• Free gym on site; 
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
• 3 weeks’ Vacation & 5 Personal day policy;
• Many social activities!

 

 

If you want to contribute to the wellbeing of our communities across the country and around the world, join our team. This is Your Moment!