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Trainer, Animal Care - Toxicology

CCharles River Laboratoriesby boul Notre dame, Laval, H7V 4B3, Canada, Laval, QCFrom $22 per hour
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Description

This role involves training technical staff in animal care for the Toxicology team at Charles River Laboratories in Laval. Responsibilities include teaching animal room cleaning, restraint methods, and accurate data recording for various parameters like body weight, food consumption, and clinical signs, ensuring adherence to quality and competence standards. The trainer is also responsible for evaluating employee understanding, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules, participating in process improvements, and maintaining effective communication with supervisors. Charles River Laboratories is a Contract Research Organization (CRO) focused on preclinical drug development and safety assessment services globally.

What We're Looking For

Train animal room cleaning and restraint methods.

Train on data recording for body weight, food consumption, and clinical signs to meet quality and competence standards.

Evaluate employee's level of understanding in relation to the training received.

Ensure integrity of studies and fulfill regulatory agency requirements (GLP, SOP, IACUC).

Ensure follow-up of procedural changes and participate in process improvement efforts.

Ensure good communication with supervisors of different departments during and after employee training.

Ideal Candidate

High School diploma.

At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in a research center as an Animal Care Clerk/Animal Care Attendant.

Minimum Education

High School diploma

Soft Skills

Reference, example, and leader for Animal Welfare, Health and Safety, Quality and attendance.
Good observation skills.
Ability to inspire trust and confidence through strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration.
Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.).

Work Hours

Monday to Friday, daytime; 37.5 hours per week.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and advantages from day one.
Employee and family assistance program.
Excellent welcome program for new employees.
In-house advancement and career development opportunities.
Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine).
3 weeks’ Vacation & 5 Personal day policy.
Many social activities.
Annual bonus based on performance.
401K (mentioned as general company benefit, though role is in Canada).
Paid time off.
Stock purchase program.
Health and wellness coverage.
Employee and family wellbeing support programs.
Work life balance flexibility.

Special Commitments

Must undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the company's expense.

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.

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