Animal Care Worker - Part-time occasional (Research Institute)

Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Montreal is seeking a candidate for animal care duties under the supervision of the Animal Resources Division Manager. You will manage animal husbandry tasks, maintain inventory, and record data while interacting with researchers. Proficiency in both French and English is essential. Experience with animals is an asset. Join us to contribute to significant biomedical research and make a difference in patient-centered medicine.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience working with animals is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform husbandry duties related to the care and maintenance of animals.
• Record and report various data related to animal care.
• Operate and monitor appropriate equipment and materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to adapt in different environments

Bilingual (French and English)

Job description

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient‑centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary

Under the general supervision of the Animal Resources Division Manager, the candidate performs animal care‑related duties, technical procedures and administrative duties related to the care and use of laboratory animals on various sites of the RI‑MUHC.

General Duties

• Performs husbandry duties related to the care and maintenance of animals
• Records and reports various data related to animal care or animal use
• Clean, wash and disinfect cages
• Receive, store and deliver food and accessories required for the keeping and maintenance of the animals
• Help maintain inventory of materials and equipment
• Distribute clean linen and uniforms
• Operates and monitors appropriate equipment, tools, materials and instruments
• Interaction with researchers

Website of the organization

Required Skills

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt and effectively perform in different work environments
• Excellent organizational skills in managing multiple priorities, multi‑tasking and prioritizing for time‑sensitive issues and working under minimal supervision
• Proficient French and English spoken and written
• Previous experience working with animals is an asset