Animal Care Clerk

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 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.

Primary Responsibilities

1. 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);
2. Assist the Animal Health Technicians in their daily tasks;
3. Handle animals;
4. Participate in the physical/social activities of the animals.

Key Elements

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

1. Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.);
2. You are able to follow precise instructions (procedures);
3. 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: $18.50/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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.