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

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

Job summary

Join a prestigious biomedical research institute in Montreal as an Animal Care Technician. This role is vital in ensuring the health and welfare of laboratory animals, performing technical procedures, and supporting research staff. You'll be responsible for observing animal health, administering treatments, and providing training to researchers. If you are passionate about animal care and research, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking biomedical studies in a collaborative environment. Your expertise will play a crucial role in advancing medical research and improving animal welfare standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal health-related duties and technical procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with research staff and veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and administer treatments to laboratory animals.
• Conduct routine and specialized techniques on animals and maintain their care.

Skills

Animal care

Technical procedures

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's 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. Administrative duties (data entry, coordinate meetings, reception, training session).