Animal Health Technician-(Toxicology Technician)

Responsibilities

• Sets up animal rooms for studies (including supplies and equipment).
• Performs activities related to general animal husbandry : animal handling, feeding, and ensuring maintenance of a clean and healthy environment.
• Administering therapeutic agents through various routes.
• Collects biological samples (ex. blood).
• Participate in training to develop advanced animal related competencies.
• Collects biometric data on safety pharmacology studies.
• Records and reports changes in animal health through observed clinical signs.
• Uses, maintains and calibrates equipment.
• Keeps meticulous daily records and adheres to SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedure) and GLP’s.
• Reports immediately any unforeseen issues to the Team Leader and Veterinarian Services.
• Perform any other study related duties as required.

Requirements

• College diploma in Animal Health Technology, college diploma or bachelor’s degree in Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Veterinary, Nursing or equivalence.
• Experience in handling animals is a definite asset.
• Experience in a laboratory or other scientific environment is a plus.
• Must be available to work full time : 37.5 hours / week.
• Able to work flexible timelines and additional hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to push, pull, carry weight up-to / around 20kg (44 lbs).
• Must have good attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and high sense of responsibility.
• Ability to read and write in English, bilingualism an asset.

ITR Laboratories Offers You

• Job stability (permanency).
• Company issued uniform and safety equipment (PPE).
• ITR Day- paid, as per company regulations.
• 5 paid sick days as per company regulations.
• Group benefit coverage (health insurance plan and group RRSP).Dental insuranceVisual insuranceLife insuranceAdditional health coverageRRSP with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) providing immediate and confidential help with any work, health, or life concern 24 / 7 by phone or web.
• Employee Referral Bonus ( ERB ) program.
• Additional pay premiums starting from 2$ and + : weekend rates, overtime, morning / night shifts paid at time and a half after 37.5 hours.
• A stimulating and friendly work environment.
• On site training programs and career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking on location.
• Company events.
Il y a 23 jours