Preclinical Animal Technician — Translational Research

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network seeks a motivated Animal Technician / Animal Procedure Support to back preclinical studies using rats and pigs. The role focuses on planning, conducting, and documenting animal procedures within established research protocols, ensuring high standards of welfare and safety.

The Tessier Lab role involves interdisciplinary collaboration across researchers, veterinarians, and animal-care staff to advance organ preservation and transplantation research.

Qualifications

• At minimum, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required.
• Training in Animal Health Technology, Veterinary Technology, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences an asset.
• At least 3 years of hands-on related experience; experience with lab animals (rats/pigs) is an asset.
• Demonstrated interest in animal care, preclinical research, and translational biomedical research.
• Ability to learn and follow established protocols for animal handling, restraint, monitoring, and research procedures.
• Strong commitment to animal welfare, ethical research practices, and laboratory safety.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate animal-care and research documentation.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for preclinical research studies involving laboratory animals, particularly rats and pigs.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of animal procedures in line with approved protocols and institutional requirements.
• Prepare animals, equipment, supplies, medications, and procedure areas prior to scheduled activities.
• Assist researchers and animal-care personnel with animal handling, restraint, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Monitor animal health and well-being before, during, and after procedures and report concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of animal procedures, observations, and study-related activities.
• Support maintenance and inventory of animal-related equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Collaborate with researchers, veterinarians, and animal-care staff for safe, compliant preclinical studies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Team collaboration

Protocol following

Animal welfare focus

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Animal Health Technology / Veterinary Technology / Animal Science / Biomedical Sciences (asset)

3 years hands-on related experience

Job description

University Health Network seeks a motivated Animal Technician / Animal Procedure Support to back preclinical studies using rats and pigs. The role focuses on planning, conducting, and documenting animal procedures within established research protocols, ensuring high standards of welfare and safety.

The Tessier Lab role involves interdisciplinary collaboration across researchers, veterinarians, and animal-care staff to advance organ preservation and transplantation research.