Animal Health Technician - Temporary Part-time Occasional (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre seeks a technician for their Animal Resources Division. The technician will provide essential animal care, conduct health assessments, assist in training, and handle administrative tasks related to laboratory animal use. Candidates should hold an associate degree in a relevant field, with a strong emphasis on animal care and health diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory animals and animal health.
• Ability to perform physical examinations and identify health issues.
• Must be trained in animal care techniques and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Observe and perform physical examinations of animals.
• Administer treatments and diagnostic tests as prescribed.
• Perform administrative duties like data entry and coordinating meetings.

Skills

Animal care

Observation

Diagnostic Testing

Data Entry

Team Training

Education

Associate degree in Animal Science or related field

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. 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 such as data entry, coordinating meetings, reception, and training sessions.