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

Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute in Montreal is seeking a candidate for animal care-related duties. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills along with the ability to adapt to various work environments. Proficiency in both French and English is essential. Join us to play a vital role in scientific discovery and patient-centered medicine.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient in French and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Perform husbandry duties related to the care and maintenance of animals.
• Record and report various data related to animal care or animal use.
• Clean, wash, and disinfect cages.
• Receive, store, and deliver food and accessories for animals.
• Help maintain inventory of materials and equipment.
• Distribute clean linen and uniforms.
• Operate and monitor appropriate equipment.
• Interact with researchers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

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,
• Receives, stores, and delivers food and accessories required for the keeping and maintenance of the animals,
• Helps maintain inventory of materials and equipment,
• Distributes clean linen and uniforms,
• Operates and monitors appropriate equipment, tools, materials, and instruments,
• Interacts 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 in French and English, spoken and written.
• Previous experience working with animals is an asset