Veterinary Technician

Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute is seeking a Veterinary Technician for a temporary, full-time position in the Centre for Phenogenomics. The role will involve providing specialized technical services to support various research projects, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and maintaining high welfare standards for research mice. Candidates must have a background as a Veterinary Technician and experience in a research setting, emphasizing excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Veterinary Technician program required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a research setting preferred.
• Certification as a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (CALAS) necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized technical and clinical services to research projects.
• Ensure health and welfare of research mice.
• Conduct training and quality assurance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical and surgical abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Veterinary Technician program

Job description

Department: Centre for Phenogenomics (TCP)
Position: Veterinary Technician

POSITION TITLE Veterinary Technician

DEPARTMENT Centre for Phenogenomics (TCP)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Temporary, Full-Time (18 months)

HOURS OF WORK 37.5 hours per week

EMPLOYEE GROUP Non-Union

REPORTS TO Supervisor, Technical Services

The Centre for Phenogenomics (TCP) is a state-of-the-art research centre enabling groundbreaking research and discovery with the goal of advancing human health. We are the largest Centre in Canada, brought about through an innovative scientific collaboration among preeminent research hospitals including Mount Sinai Hospital and The Hospital for Sick Children. The TCP is a globally acclaimed Canadian resource that serves researchers throughout the world. Located in the heart of Toronto’s Discovery District, the TCP pools functional expertise and resources under one roof, all to enable the best science, supported by the best infrastructure. Our ability to generate, hold, analyze, archive and distribute a critical mass of genetically engineered mice is unique. Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.

TCP has an opening for one (1) temporary full-time Veterinary Technician (18 month contract) to start in August 2025. Reporting to the Supervisor, Technical Services and as a key member of the Facility Operations Team, the incumbent will provide specialized technical and clinical services to a variety of research projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• training
• quality assurance
• ensuring health and welfare of research mice
• administration of treatments
• providing technical services
• working with a specialized colony management database
• working cooperatively with scientific staff and fellow team members

All work is conducted in a highly regulated environment according to standard operating procedures.

The successful candidate must be a graduate of a Veterinary Technician program and be certified as a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (CALAS). Preference will be given to applicants who have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in a research setting with proven technical and surgical abilities with rodents. A good understanding of CCAC guidelines and OMAFRA regulations is required. Applicants require excellent communication skills (both written & verbal), a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, be able to maintain a professional attitude and maintain high standards to detail.

In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and training. Successful candidates will be required to provide two (2) written reference letters from their former employer(s)/supervisor(s).

We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department

Posting open until July 1, 2025. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contact Name: Online
Contact Email: Online
Contact Phone: Online

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