Sci Tech (Laboratory Animals)

About the role

The position ensures the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals.

Responsibilities

• Daily checks and treatment of animals marked as sick by staff
• Maintaining records of sick animals, treatments ordered by the attending veterinarian
• Notifications of principal investigators and their staff
• Monitoring animal room conditions as related to animal health and well-being
• Screens rodent colonies for murine pathogens
• Collections and processing of samples for microbiology, serology, parasitology and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Collects tissue samples during necropsies to ascertain cause of disease
• Provides technical assistance to research laboratories upon request

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science Preferred
• One year experience in biological sciences required
• General experience working with Filemaker Pro preferred