Auxiliary Animal Care Technician

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

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for directly supporting the animal-based research community within the University of British Columbia by providing high level animal care in working closely with the 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 within the University of British Columbia by providing high level animal care in working closely with the Clinical Veterinarians and Animal Care Teams.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Laboratory animal care
  • Animal husbandry
  • Facility maintenance
  • Adherence to protocols
  • Use of PPE

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to equity
  • Diverse perspectives
  • Continuing education

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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