Animal Care Technician

isc.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 cleaning
This position directly supports the animal-based research community by providing high-level animal care in collaboration with Clinical Veterinarians and Animal Care Teams

Job Summary

  • This position directly supports the animal-based research community by providing high-level animal care in collaboration with Clinical Veterinarians and Animal Care Teams.
  • Responsibilities include daily maintenance and care of small laboratory animals, ensuring facility cleanliness, and maintaining adequate supplies of food and bedding materials.
  • The role involves working in a technically complex environment with specialized equipment and potentially hazardous materials, requiring strict adherence to safety standards and protocols.

Matching Summary

This position directly supports the animal-based research community by providing high-level animal care in collaboration 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 cleaning
  • Adherence to protocols and SOPs
  • Use of PPE
  • Handling biological materials

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to equity and inclusion
  • Innovative thinking
  • Continuing education

Key Requirements

  • High school graduation
  • Minimum two years related experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • CALAS Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) preferred
  • Experience in CL2 environment
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kgs

Work Rights

Not specified

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