Animal Health Technician (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious biomedical and hospital research centre as a technician in the Animal Resources Division. This role involves a variety of animal care-related duties, including performing health examinations, administering treatments, and assisting with surgical procedures. You will work closely with veterinarians and research staff, providing essential support to ensure the well-being of laboratory animals. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a collaborative environment, where your skills will play a vital role in advancing medical science and improving animal care practices. If you are passionate about animal welfare and research, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and handling in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to perform technical procedures and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Observe and perform physical examinations of laboratory animals.
• Administer treatments and perform diagnostic tests as needed.
• Conduct routine and specialized techniques on laboratory animals.

Skills

Animal care

Technical procedures

Data entry

Diagnostic tests

Surgical pre and post-op care

Education

Degree in Animal Science or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Monitoring instruments

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 manager of the Animal Resources Division, the technician performs animal care-related duties, technical procedures and administrative duties related to the care and use of laboratory animals.

General Duties

1. Performs animal health-related duties: observes and performs physical examinations of animals.
2. Identifies, records and reports animal health problems to the Veterinarian and Investigators/research staff.
3. Administers treatments and performs diagnostic tests as prescribed by the Veterinarian.
4. Provides training and orientation to the PIs and research staff.
5. Prepares the required equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgery or procedures and provides surgical pre and post-op care.
6. Conducts routine and specialized techniques on laboratory animals.
7. Provides information to PIs and Research staff concerning animal health, administration of treatment, techniques and animal use protocols.
8. Performs husbandry and technical duties related to the care and maintenance of animals.
9. Helps maintain inventory of materials, medications and equipment.
10. Operates and monitors appropriate equipment, tools, materials and instruments.
11. Administrative duties (data entry, coordinate meetings, reception, training sessions).