CL3 Animal Care Technician (T3) — Research Support

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian research university is seeking an Animal Care Technician for its Facility for Infectious Disease and Epidemic Research (FINDER) in Vancouver. This role involves supporting animal-based research in a Containment Level 3 environment, ensuring compliance with biosafety protocols, and providing high-quality care to research animals. Candidates should possess a relevant technical program completion or degree, along with experience in animal handling and husbandry. This position offers a unique opportunity to be involved in groundbreaking research while adhering to strict safety standards.

Benefits

Unique learning environment

Groundbreaking research involvement

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High level of technical proficiency working with small animals in a research capacity.

Responsibilities

• Support the animal-based research community with technical and biosafety skills.
• Provide animal care and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Perform in vivo and in vitro work as detailed in the job description.

Skills

Attention to detail

Animal husbandry

Biosafety skills

Education

Relevant technical program or university degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Anesthetic machines

Job description

A leading Canadian research university is seeking an Animal Care Technician for its Facility for Infectious Disease and Epidemic Research (FINDER) in Vancouver. This role involves supporting animal-based research in a Containment Level 3 environment, ensuring compliance with biosafety protocols, and providing high-quality care to research animals. Candidates should possess a relevant technical program completion or degree, along with experience in animal handling and husbandry. This position offers a unique opportunity to be involved in groundbreaking research while adhering to strict safety standards.