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Toxicology Technician SA-Animal Health Technician

Toxicology Technician SA-Animal Health Technician

ITR Laboratories CanadaBaie d'urfé, QC, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD19.5 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.
  • After 6 months of employment, 5 paid sick days.
  • Group benefit coverage (health insurance plan and group RRSP).Dental insuranceVisual insuranceLife insuranceAdditional health coverage
  • RRSP with employer contribution
  • 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.