Research Animal Technician

Frontage Laboratories, Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their dynamic team in Vancouver. This role involves critical technical duties in a fast-paced contract research environment, focusing on animal health and drug development. As part of a dedicated team, you'll perform essential tasks such as animal handling, surgical procedures, and data management, all while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. If you're passionate about animal care and scientific research, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field of biomedical research while working in a supportive and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Requires post-secondary diploma or BSc in animal science plus 2 years of experience.
• CALAS certification (RLAT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal handling, restraint, and minor surgeries.
• Conduct blood and tissue collection procedures.

Skills

Animal handling

Technical skills in minor surgeries

Strong communication skills

Planning and organization

Problem-solving

Ability to work independently

Education

Post-secondary diploma in animal health technology

BSc in animal science

Tools

Excel

Job description

BRI, A Frontage Company, is a Contract Research Company (CRO) located in Vancouver, BC, with a head office located at Exton, Pennsylvania. BRI specializes in bioanalytical LC/MS/MS, In-vitro/In-vivo Drug Metabolism/Pharmacokinetics, and drug product pre-clinical and clinical development in Canada, USA, Europe, and Japan. Our facility is accredited by AAALAC and conforms to GLP guidance.

We are seeking highly motivated team players that enjoy the fast pace, self-learning, and highly regulated environment of a CRO.

Qualifications:

• Requires post-secondary diploma in animal health technology or a BSc in animal science plus 2 years' experience working hands-on in an animal facility, and/or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• CALAS certification (RLAT) preferred.
• Ability to perform skilled technical duties including animal handling, restraint, manipulations (SQ, PO, IV, IP), and minor surgeries in rodents.
• Experience with xenograft studies is an asset.
• Exceptional CCAC and AAALAC compliance knowledge.
• Experience in pharmaceutical contract research and GLP compliance knowledge is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and leadership abilities.
• Competent and self-motivated individual able to work independently.
• Excellent logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform skilled technical duties, animal handling, restraint, and manipulations (SQ, PO, IV, IP, tumor volume measurements) and minor surgeries.
• Perform blood collection techniques (tail nicks, saphenous bleeds, jugular vein collections, cardiac punctures).
• Perform tissue collection procedures and euthanasia.
• Perform general husbandry and assume responsibility for animal care and monitoring.
• Perform drug dosage calculations and serial dilutions.
• Enter data and create Excel spreadsheets specific to each study.
• Ensure supplies including animal food, bedding, and other essential supplies are ordered as required.
• Assume responsibility for all study monitoring and the completion of score sheets, as required.
• Ensure that all study-related documentation is completed and archived as required.