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Senior Technician – Toxicology – Charles River Laboratories – Laval, QC Freelance
For 70 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 Summary
Performs technical tasks in the conduct of in vivo research studies or support services in accordance with good animal welfare practices. Prepares, collects and records research data and specimens in compliance with applicable regulations and SOPs.
We are seeking a Senior Technician for our Toxicology department site located in Laval (Greater Montreal area) in Canada.
The following are responsibilities related to the Senior Technician :
- Work closely with Team leaders in all aspects of the assigned studies;
- Prepare all phase of the study without supervision;
- Perform all routes of sampling and dosing (including infusion);
- Operate, understand and program very specialized equipment (anesthesia machines, microscopes, infusion pumps, x-raymachines, etc.);
- Provide training to intermediate and junior technicians in several techniques.
The following are minimum qualifications related to the Senior Technician position :
- Collegial Diploma in animal health care or equivalent;
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a GLP laboratory environment;
- Strong knowledge of related legislation. principles, practices and procedures;
- Reading of english is required. Bilingualism is preferable;
- Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to change;
- Flexibility to work on changing work schedules (weekend, evening and night shifts).
About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
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