Rodent Research Technician - Level 2

Transpharmation Ltd; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading preclinical contract research organization is seeking a Rodent Research Technician - Level 2. The role involves performing various research procedures, maintaining animal care standards, and working collaboratively within a team. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in a laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of direct experience in a relevant field.
• Experience as a Research Technician for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Performing assigned in vivo study procedures in the Rodent Pharmacodynamic Department.
• Recording and documenting experimental details with high integrity and accuracy.
• Assisting in the preparation of data summary reports.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Veterinary diploma

Job description

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Transpharmation is a dynamic preclinical contract research organization that specializes in high-quality, translational drug discovery services. The company provides a friendly and team-oriented work atmosphere as well as competitive wages and benefits.

The Research Technician II (“RT II”) will have a solid understanding of each individual’s roles and responsibilities within the company and within research studies. The RT II will have a clear understanding of and be able to perform a majority of the procedures at Transpharmation within the Rodent Department. The RT II will demonstrate a clear understanding of the complexities of a research trial and be able to efficiently follow study protocols, with continued guidance from the Study Director/Coordinator.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assisting and performing assigned in vivostudy procedures in the Rodent Pharmacodynamic Department
• Recording and documenting experimental details with a high level of integrity, ethics and accuracy
• Assisting in the preparation of data summary reports, study related data entry, Quality Control
• Performing study-related husbandry duties to ensure proper animal care practices are adhered to and are according to CCAC guidelines and facility SOPs
• Working within a team to ensure that projects are successfully conducted and completed to a high level of quality and scientific competence
• Participating in the maintenance of an adequate inventory of supplies
• Assisting the Rodent Department Manager in the maintenance and operation of animal facility and husbandry in accordance with CCAC guidelines and Animals for Research Act
• Participating in internal working groups (e.g., animal care committee, health and safety, etc.)
• Explaining techniques to new employees and visitors
• Leading rodent operant training/testing
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Duties Associated With The RTII Role

• Operate centrifuges and perform advanced blood separation
• Drug administrations (SC, IM, IP, IV, oral, interdermal, etc.)
• Survival blood collection (saphenous, tail snip, submandibular, catheter, etc.)
• Terminal blood collection, tissue/organ extraction and weighing
• Anaesthesia/Analgesia
• Euthanasia
• Restrain animals for procedures as needed
  
  

Seizure Testing

• Perform seizure testing from start to end independently, including but not limited to:
• MES
• 6Hz
• Corneal Kindling
• Amygdala Kindling
  
  

Pain Testing

• Perform pain testing from start to end independently (von Frey, acetone drop, tail flick, formalin, etc.)
  
  

Behavioral Testing

• Prepare rooms for testing
• Ability to operate test apparatus for behavioral and cognitive testing (LMA, rotorod, grip strength, body temperature, watermaze, etc.)
• Daily observations (health observations for safety studies)
  
  

Operant Testing

• Ability to lead operant training
  
  

Data Management

• Ability to create basic graphs from experimental results
• Understand basic data analysis (means, standard error, median, interquartile)
• Train staff on various procedures as appropriate
• Any other duties as deemed necessary
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Veterinary diploma or B.Sc. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry) and/or relevant equivalent with at least 2 years of direct experience
• CALAS certification encouraged
• Experience as a Research Technician for at least 1 year or relevant experience
• Experience within a laboratory environment
• Experience handling confidential laboratory and scientific data and samples
• Experience executing administrative strategies
• Proven organizational skills and attention to details
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, with staff and the public
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time

(Weekend availability required)

Friday - Monday shift

Flexible Language Requirement

• French not required
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
  
  

Experience

• rodent handling: 1 year (required)
  
  

Work Location: In person

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

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