Lab Animal Care Technician – Research Facility

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Canada; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

RRSP/TFSA

Job summary

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences seeks an Animal Attendant to support CMARC in animal care, housing, and daily husbandry at Macdonald Campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec.

You will perform cage cleaning, feeding, health monitoring, shipment preparation, and collaboration with the veterinary care group, following CCAC and CMARC standards. The role requires PPE use and weekend support; position may involve work across facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Animal husbandry and care for various species, cleaning and changing cages, providing enrichment
• Monitor general health and report changes to Animal Health Technician
• Verify and assist in receiving/shipping of animals and preparing for transport
• Maintain facilities and equipment, perform routine cleaning and inventory tasks
• Assist in caging, racks, accessories processing and equipment maintenance
• Liaise with research staff regarding equipment access and proper usage
• Demonstrate duties to new employees as needed
• Collaborate with team to ensure daily/weekly task completion and participate in meetings

Job description

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences seeks an Animal Attendant to support CMARC in animal care, housing, and daily husbandry at Macdonald Campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec.

You will perform cage cleaning, feeding, health monitoring, shipment preparation, and collaboration with the veterinary care group, following CCAC and CMARC standards. The role requires PPE use and weekend support; position may involve work across facilities as needed.