Animal Health Technician (Research Institute)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in biomedical research is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to join their team. This role involves performing essential animal care-related duties, conducting health assessments, and assisting in technical procedures under the supervision of the Animal Resources Division manager. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of laboratory animals while supporting research staff with training and administrative tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in a world-renowned institution, where your expertise will directly impact the advancement of medical science.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal health-related duties and technical procedures.
• Ability to perform physical examinations and administer treatments.

Responsibilities

• Observe and perform physical examinations of laboratory animals.
• Administer treatments and perform diagnostic tests as prescribed.

Skills

Animal care

Technical procedures

Diagnostic tests

Data entry

Education

Degree in Animal Science or related field

Certification in animal care

Tools

Surgical instruments

Monitoring equipment

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. Performs administrative duties (data entry, coordinate meetings, reception, training sessions).