Animal Care Technician

med.ubc.ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
$27.24 - $29.82 cad hourly; not specified; not spe...
Laboratory animal care
Husbandry and health surveillance
Facility maintenance and cleanliness
This position is responsible for directly supporting the animal-based research community by providing high-level animal care, working closely with Clinical Veterinarians and Animal Care Teams

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for directly supporting the animal-based research community by providing high-level animal care, working closely with Clinical Veterinarians and Animal Care Teams.
  • The Animal Care Technician will provide facility support within the Centre for Disease Modeling (CDM), ensuring the cleanliness of the facility and the maintenance of adequate supplies of food and bedding materials.
  • The work environment is technically complex with the use of computerized animal anesthesia machines, diagnostic laboratory equipment, specialized surgical equipment, and digital environmental monitoring tools.

Matching Summary

This position is responsible for directly supporting the animal-based research community by providing high-level animal care, working closely with Clinical Veterinarians and Animal Care Teams.

Salary

$27.24 - $29.82 CAD Hourly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Laboratory animal care
  • Husbandry and health surveillance
  • Facility maintenance and cleanliness
  • Adherence to protocols and SOPs
  • Use of PPE
  • Handling hazardous materials

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Innovative thinking
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Team collaboration
  • Calm and courteous demeanor

Key Requirements

  • High school graduation plus additional training
  • Minimum two years of related experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • CALAS Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) preferred
  • Experience working with small animals in research
  • Experience in CL2 environment

Work Rights

Not specified

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