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Animal Caretaker - (TRASFERTE extra UE di lungo periodo)

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Description

Charles River Laboratories is seeking an Animal Technician to join their research team. This role involves comprehensive animal care and colony management, providing technical support and training to staff, and managing operational documentation. Key aspects also include maintaining a clean and safe environment through proper cleaning and decontamination procedures, as well as ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and preparing for inspections. The position is within an organization focused on early-stage drug discovery and safety assessment.

What We're Looking For

Provide feeding, watering, health checks, observe behavior, perform veterinary procedures, and manage animal colonies.,Train users and new employees, assist research staff with animal procedures, and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines.,Maintain animal records, collect data for management software, monitor environmental conditions, manage consumables and equipment, and support budget preparation.,Perform cleaning and decontamination procedures, operate autoclaves, dispose of carcasses according to protocols, use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and prevent cross-contamination.,Ensure readiness for regulatory inspections, follow health, safety, and environmental rules, and collaborate with the manager to improve efficiency and quality of services.

Minimum Education

High School/GED

Hard Skills

Veterinary procedures
SOPs compliance
Data collection
Autoclave operation
PPE usage
Decontamination procedures

Soft Skills

Observation skills
Training
Collaboration
Communication
Attention to compliance and safety

Benefits

Earnings + incentives
Retirement benefits
Vacation + time away
Recognition
Employee assistance fund
Professional development opportunities
Career development
Awards
Educational support
Employee well-being support
Family support programs
Parental benefits + family formation benefits
Work-life balance flexibility
Culture of belonging
Employee resource groups (ERGs)
Paid volunteer time off
Community outreach + matching gift + engagement activities

Special Commitments

Must be willing to travel internationally (non-EU) for long periods.

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About the Company

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Charles River Laboratories

Charles River Laboratories is a leading global provider of essential products and services that help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and academic institutions accelerate their research and drug development efforts. In Quebec, the company operates world-class facilities in Senneville, Laval, and Saint-Constant, specializing in preclinical research, safety assessment, and laboratory sciences.

Scientific
Collaborative
Purpose-driven
Innovative
Global
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