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ITR Laboratories Canada Inc.

Animal Health Technician (Toxicology Technician)

19601 avenue Clark Graham, Baie-d'Urfé,QC
  • To be discussed

  • 37.50 h - Full time

  • Permanent job

  • 1 position to fill as soon as possible

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Benefits

About Us

At ITR Laboratories Canada Inc, our mission is to bring new medicines in the world and help improve health and well-being of individuals across the globe. ITR Laboratories Canada has been servicing the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries for over 30 years and has established itself as a trusted partner worldwide in drug safety assessment services. As an early-stage contract research organization (CRO), our work supports Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) programs to assist in the discovery and development process of new drug therapies.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking an Animal Health Technician (Toxicology Technician) to join our team and continue our work while maintaining the highest standard of animal welfare in mind.

As an Animal Health Technician (Toxicology Technician), you play an important role in the proper conduct of a study. You will be directly responsible to carry-out activities with animals as a part of a study plan in order to asses the safety of a specified drug. Working closely with Team Leaders, your fellow technicians, and Study Directors, you will collect data from on-going studies and report on observation and findings.

General 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.

Work environment

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Requested skills

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 insurance
    • Visual insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Additional health coverage
    • RRSP 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.
    • Overtime 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.


To apply, please visit the Careers section of our web site or go to: https://www.itrlab.com/careers/

Start date: ASAP

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Requirements

Level of education

undetermined

Diploma

DEC

Completed

Work experience (years)

undetermined

Written languages

Fr : Intermediate

En : Intermediate

Spoken languages

Fr : Intermediate

En : Intermediate

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