Training Specialist - Histology

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 Overview

As a Training Specialist for our Histology team at the Laval location, you will coordinate and participates in the training of the technical staff, ensure that the training records are initiated and kept up to date and that the techniques are carried out in accordance with quality standards set.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Evaluates the training required for each technician and train the technical staff to meet quality and quantity standards;
• Manages the material needed for training;
• Participates in the development of new procedures and assist and/or prepare SOP’s;
• Remain informed of all legislation and developments related to job through self-education and external training;
• Prepares and update training records;
• Participates in the evaluation process of the technical staff;
• Performs method development and validation studies under the supervision of a Research Associate and /or a Pathologist;
• Contributes to the elaboration of the training programs.

Key Elements

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:

• Minimum of a College diploma in Biology or any other disciplines related to Science;
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience as a Histology Technician;
• Be a reference, an example and a leader for the technical staff;
• Good observation skills;
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence through strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration.

Role Specific Information:

• Location: 445 Boul. Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, H7V 4B3;
• Transportation:
  Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway. Electric vehicle charging station;
• Salary:
  Starting at $27.25/hr;
• Annual bonus based on performance;
• Schedule:
  Monday to Friday daytime. Depending on the business needs, you may have to do overtime and/or weekends;
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week.

Why Charles River ?

• We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career development opportunities;
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
• 3 weeks’ Vacation & 5 Personal day policy;
• 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.

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.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities.

Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and…