Animal Care Technician

Transpharmation Ltd.; Fergus; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to ensure the health and well-being of animals in a preclinical research setting. This role is vital for maintaining optimal living conditions and providing exceptional care. If you have a genuine love for animals and possess strong husbandry skills, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in animal welfare. Join a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere where your contributions are valued, and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you play a crucial role in animal care and research.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in an animal research environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean work environments and ensure animal well-being.
• Assist with basic animal handling and data entry tasks.

Skills

Husbandry Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Animal Handling

Data Entry

Education

Experience with Animal Care

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Webmail

Job description

Transpharmation is a dynamic preclinical contract research organization that specializes in high-quality, translational drug discovery services. The company provides a friendly and team-oriented work atmosphere as well as competitive wages and benefits.

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Animal Care Technician to join our team. As an Animal Care Technician at Transpharmation, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the well-being and health of the animals under our care. Your role is essential in maintaining optimal living conditions and providing the highest level of care. If you have a genuine love for animals, a strong work ethic, and possess excellent husbandry skills, we invite you to apply for this crucial position where you can make a meaningful difference.

Duties And Responsibilities
Duties Associated With COMPANION ANIMALS
Maintaining A Clean Work Environment

1. Especially within the following vicinities: metabolics, food and water bowls (incl. disinfecting), kennels (scoop, flush, power wash and squeegee), animal rooms and any other rooms or areas that may be assigned.
2. Sanitizing and disinfecting dog and cat wings.

Animal Care

1. Ensuring animals are well groomed (incl. brushing, bathing and trimming nails).
2. Tying and untying dogs for feed.
3. Laundry.
4. Preparing and feeding non-study animals (under the supervision of Research Technician Level I or higher).
5. Socialization of animals.

General Duties

1. Assisting with running animals from their kennels/rooms to the weighing station.
2. Basic animal handling.
3. Labelling of cryovials or tubes.
4. Preparing syringes.
5. Completing other basic clerical duties as assigned (filing, photocopying and pagination).

Data Management

1. Executing basic data entry.
2. Maintaining accurate record keeping.

Duties Associated With The Rodent DEPARTMENT (ROD)
General Duties

1. Ensuring clean animal/test rooms and test apparatus.
2. Verifying appropriate food and water supply for animals.
3. Basic animal handling.

Job Requirements

1. Must be comfortable working in an animal research based organization.
2. Must have a positive personality and be reliable.
3. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
4. Good oral and written communication skills.
5. Ability to work a flexible schedule (weekends are required).
6. Experience with animal care an asset.
7. Comfort with computer-based applications including Webmail and the Microsoft Office Suite.