Laboratory Assistant

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 a Laboratory Assistant for our Formulations team located at the Senneville site, you will ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of all work areas, maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, and ensure that the laboratory and preparation rooms have sufficient product inventory.

Responsibilities may include:

• Maintain laboratory facilities, clean glassware and manage waste in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain supply of commonly used materials (gloves, masks, tubes, etc.).
• Maintain, check and calibrate certain laboratory equipment (e.g. baths, pipettes, pH meters, etc.)
• Help technical staff according to operational needs.

Key Elements

If you have the following qualifications, we will train you for the rest:

• Have a high school diploma.
• Be comfortable with physical work and be able to move a load of up to 11.5 kg (25 lbs).
• Be motivated and autonomous.
• Understanding of English is mandatory. Bilingualism in French and English is preferred.

Role Specific Information

• Location: 22022 route Transcanadienne, Senneville, QC, H9X 1C1;
• Transportation: We offer a free shuttle service from the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue train station and John Abbott College to the Senneville site. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station;
• Salary: 17$/hr
  • Premiums: weekends (2.75$/hrs)
• Schedule: Weekday schedule, Monday to Friday, be flexible in work schedule and available to work weekends.
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full time 37.5 hrs per week.

Why Charles River?

• Competitive hiring benefits. We pay up to 85% of premiums (medical and dental coverage).
• Paid developmental training.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• 24/7 access to a physician and various health care professionals (telemedicine).
• 3 weeks’ Vacation & 5 Personal day policy.
• Numerous organized social activities.

If you want to contribute to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country, but also around the world, join the team, 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.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.