For 75 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
As a Histology Technician for our team located in Laval, you will mainly be responsible to prepare tissues for microscopic analysis. Your success will ensure the smooth running of our research, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.
In this role, primary responsibilities include:
- Perform histology activities such as: trimming, decalcification, processing, embedding, cutting, scanning, and staining.
- Prepare necessary material requested by procedures.
- Operate necessary laboratory equipment.
- Prepare chemical reagents.
- Prepare shipment and packing of specimens.
Key Elements
We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:
- College Diploma in Science, Biotechnology, or any other related field.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to details.
- Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.).
Role Specific Information:
- Location: 445 Boul. Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, H7V 4B3.
- Transportation: Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway. Electric vehicle charging station.
- Salary: $21.50/hrs.
- Annual bonus based on performance plan;
- Schedule: Day & Evening shifts. Depending on the needs you must be available to work during days, evening, weekends, and holidays. Regular working hours are between 8am to 4:15 pm, but may be subject to change depending on current studies/workload.
- Regular full-time position - 37.5hrs per week.
Why Charles River ?
- We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being.
- Paid development training.
- Employee and family assistance program.
- Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine).
- 3 weeks’ vacation & 5 sick/personal days per year.
- Many social activities!
If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us. This is Your Moment.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable working on days, evenings & weekends?
- What is your current status in Canada? (Citizen, Permanent Resident, Work Permit, etc.)
Education:
Work Location: In person
