Laboratory Animal Care Technician – Research

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking an Auxiliary Animal Care Technician to support the animal-based research community. You will provide high-level animal care, collaborate with Clinical Veterinarians and the ACS team, and maintain the CDM facility within safety and CCAC guidelines.

Responsibilities include daily animal care, facility maintenance, inventory, and assisting researchers. The role requires adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and ongoing education; weekend/evening shifts

Qualifications

• High school graduation and minimum two years of related experience or equivalent.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings and statutory holidays.
• Willingness to respect equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Ability to operate software at a moderate level (Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MOSAIC, Workday).

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care and welfare surveillance for small lab animals per CCAC guidelines.
• Maintain inventory, breeding colonies, and health reports for animals.
• Perform minor procedures under supervision (ear notching, injections, euthanasia, necropsy, sampling).
• Receive and pack live animal shipments and manage hazardous materials.
• Maintain cage wash area and ensure cleanliness of facilities and equipment.
• Assist researchers and staff with animal care procedures and protocol improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

High school graduation

Tools

Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MOSAIC

Workday

Job description

The University of British Columbia is seeking an Auxiliary Animal Care Technician to support the animal-based research community. You will provide high-level animal care, collaborate with Clinical Veterinarians and the ACS team, and maintain the CDM facility within safety and CCAC guidelines.

Responsibilities include daily animal care, facility maintenance, inventory, and assisting researchers. The role requires adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and ongoing education; weekend/evening shifts