Animal Care Attendant

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 Overview** ---------------- As an **Animal Care Attendant** for our Quarantine facility 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. In this role, primary **responsibilities** include: * 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); * Handle animals with care; * Participate in the physical/social activities of the animals. If you possess the following **qualifications** , we will train you in the rest: * High school diploma (DES), or completion of Secondary III with at least three (3) years of relevant work experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience; * AEP in Animal Care is an asset; * Physically able to work (lift up to 20kg, walk, stand, squat, etc.); * Able to follow strict and precise instructions/procedures; * Team player with a collaborative and positive attitude; * Open-minded and eager to learn in a lab environment. *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** : 531 Boul. des Prairies, Laval, QC, H7V 1B7; * **Transportation** : Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway; * **Salary** : $19.25/hr; * Annual bonus based on performance; * **Premiums** : Weekends ($2.75), Overtime (time and a half), Holidays (double time); * Annual bonus based on performance; * **Schedule** : Weekdays, between Monday to Friday 7am to 3:15pm. Depending on the needs, you will have to do overtime and weekend rotations; * 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; * 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.** **About Safety Assessment** Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite thei