Sample Management - Technician

Job Summary

Technician – Sample Management

As a Technician for our Sample Management team at the Sherbrooke location, you will be performing sample management activities and follow directives from the study plans. 

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

•  Perform reception, verification, storage, data review and sample inventories using the Watson LIMS® computer system;
• Generate study data base in the Watson LIMS® computer system;
• Communicate with clients and testing facilities to inform them of the planned sample shipment schedule as well as all outgoing shipments, to send them the confirmation of receipt of external samples and to provide any other information as needed;
• Perform the preparation of the sample shipments to other locations, the archival preparation or disposition of the samples, as well as all follow-ups attached to these tasks.
• Perform the sample preparation centrifugation and decantation.

Key Elements

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

• College or Bachelor diploma in a relevant field;
• Being able to perform repetitive motions such as handling frozen samples several times during the day;
• Being able to move around in the freezer room, the office area and in the shipping area;
• Good working knowledge of computers;
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes based on priorities;
• Flexibility and ability to work independently or in collaboration.
• Understanding written English is required.

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: 21.50$/hrs
• Schedule: Mostly Monday to Friday, depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime and work on Ween-ends (prime 2.75$/h).
• Permanent position, 37.5hrs per week

Why Charles River ? 

• We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
• Paid development training;
• Free gym on site;
• Cafeteria on site; 
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
• 3 weeks’ vacation & 5 Personal days per year;
• 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.