About the role#
As a Laboratory Assistant in the Sample Management department, you will handle frozen study samples. You ensure that all samples received are accounted for and stored properly. Your work allows the laboratory to access samples for analysis in an organized manner.
What you'll do#
- Receive, verify, and store samples.
- Prepare samples for laboratory analysis.
- Maintain study integrity and meet regulatory requirements.
- Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma.
- Ability to work independently and show flexibility.
- Basic working knowledge of computers.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes.
Location & details#
- Location: Senneville, Quebec.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Saturdays and/or Sundays from 8 AM to 4 PM, with options for additional days. Full-time hours are available during the summer period.
- Compensation: $17.50 per hour, plus a $2.75 per hour weekend bonus.
- Transportation: A shuttle service is available from the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue train station and John Abbott College. The site is also accessible from the Anse-à-l’Orme REM station via STM bus services.
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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