Animal Care Technician

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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 in 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 in working closely with Clinical Veterinarians and Animal Care Teams.
  • The Animal Care Technician will work together with other technicians and veterinarians in a time-sensitive, regulated environment governed by the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) and UBC Animal Care Committee (ACC).
  • 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 in 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
  • Handling of hazardous materials
  • Use of PPE

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to equity diversity inclusion
  • Willingness to respect diverse perspectives
  • Innovative thinking for protocol improvement
  • Continuing education participation

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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