About the role#
As a laboratory assistant on the sample management team in Senneville, you will handle frozen study samples. Your work ensures that all samples are accounted for, properly stored, and ready for analysis in a timely and organized manner.
What you'll do#
- Receive, verify, and store incoming samples.
- Prepare samples for laboratory analysis.
- Ensure study integrity by following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Animal Care Committee (ACC) regulations.
- Collect data and perform related tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to adapt to changes and work independently.
- Flexibility in your work approach.
Location & details#
- Location: Senneville, Quebec.
- Schedule: Saturdays and/or Sundays from 8 AM to 4 PM, with the possibility of additional days. Full-time hours are available during the summer.
- Compensation: 17.50 dollars per hour, plus a 2.75 dollars per hour weekend shift premium.
- Logistics: Free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, and a shuttle service from the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue train station and John Abbott College.
- Perks: Access to an on-site gym and an employee assistance program.
About Charles River Laboratories
Charles River Laboratories operates within the biotechnology research sector. Founded in 1947, the company provides services for drug discovery and pharmaceutical development. It maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees. The firm is based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, and operates as a public company.
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