Animal Care Worker - part-time temporary (Research Institute)

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

Job summary

A prominent research institute in Montreal is seeking a candidate for animal care-related duties. This role includes performing husbandry duties, maintaining records related to animal care, and interacting with researchers. Candidates must have excellent organizational and communication skills and be proficient in both French and English. Previous experience with animals is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt and perform in different work environments.
• Proficient in spoken and written French and English.
• Previous experience working with animals is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform husbandry duties related to animal care.
• Record and report data related to animal care or use.
• Clean, wash and disinfect cages.
• Help maintain inventory of materials and equipment.
• Operate and monitor appropriate equipment, tools, materials and instruments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Bilingual (French and English)

Job description

Overview

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!

Organization

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.

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 required for the keeping and maintenance of the animals,
• Help maintain inventory of materials and equipment,
• Distribute clean linen and uniforms,
• Operate and monitor appropriate equipment, tools, materials and instruments,
• Interaction with researchers.

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, 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