Technician - Formulations

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 i...

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.

Technician – Formulations

As a Technician for our Formulations team in Sherbrooke
, you will be responsible for preparing the dosing substances in different concentrations and ensures the timely delivery of these dosing for administration.

In this role,
key responsibilities include:

• In accordance with study plans, you will prepare the formulations for dosing either in solution, suspension capsule, or powder mixture. You will also handle samples under a Fume Hood using an aseptic method.
• Execute the technical activities described in the procedures and study plans while respecting the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Check the availability and prepare all required components related to its laboratory activities (literature, samples, solutions, material, equipment, etc.)

If you possess the following qualifications, we will train you in the rest:

• A self-starter with a collaborative and positive attitude
• Being able to work physically (lift up to 10 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.);
• Understanding of written English
• DEC in Science, Pharmaceutical Process Control, or Biopharmaceutical Production Technology; or an AEC in Biopharmaceutical Production. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Role Specific Information:

• Transportation:
  Easily accessible using Sherbrooke’s public transit system. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station.
• Pay: 23.75$/hrs.
  • Evenings: $2.50;
  • Weekend: $2.75
  • Overtime:
    Time and a half;
  • Holidays:
    Double time
• Schedule:
  
  Full time, permanent position (37.5 hours/week), depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime and work on weekend (Rotation).

Why Charles River?

• We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
• Free gym on site;
• 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!

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…