Trainer, Animal Care

Job Summary

As an Animal Care Trainer for our Toxicology team at the Laval location, you will train technical staff and ensure that the training records are up to date and that the techniques taught are done in a way that respects established processes.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Train animal room cleaning and restraint methods;
• Train on the data recording such as body weight, food consumption and clinical signs in order to meet quality and competence standards;
• Evaluate the employee's level of understanding in relation to the training received;
• Ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules;
• Ensure the follow-up of the various changes brought to the procedures and the methods of work and participate in process improvement efforts;
• Ensure good communication with the supervisors of the different departments during and after completion of the employees’ training.

Key Elements

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:

• High School diploma;
• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in a research center as an Animal Care Clerk/Animal Care Attendant;
• Be a reference, an example and a leader for Animal Welfare, Health and Safety, Quality and attendance;
• Good observation skills;
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence through strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration;
• Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.).

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: Starting at 22$/hrs;
• Annual bonus based on performance;
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, daytime;
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week.

Why Charles River ?

• We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career development opportunities;
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
• 3 weeks’ Vacation & 5 Personal day policy;
• 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.