Research Technician - Animal Behaviour Training & Care

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Laboratory & Life SciencesResearch Technician

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Laboratory & Life SciencesResearch Technician

Research Technician - Animal Behaviour Training & Care

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

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→Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) designation and RLAT (or RLATR) CALAS certification are assets.
→Experience with laboratory animal care, particularly swine or other large animal species, and a good understanding of ethical issues and animal welfare in a research environment is an asset.
→Knowledge of CFIA quarantine guidelines is an asset.
→Experience with animal behaviour training techniques, including positive reinforcement training, target and clicker training techniques, is strongly preferred.Skills / Abilities
→Ability to perform the physical demands of the job including: working in humid environments with varying temperatures; and continuous exposure to animal dander, odours, excreta, dust, and noise while following established safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment.
→Must be able to operate job-related equipment following appropriate training and established procedures (e.g., anesthetic machines, cautery machines, anesthetic monitoring equipment, pulse oximeter, Doppler, IV fluid pumps, syringe pumps, EtCO2 monitor, ventilator, imaging modalities, autoclaves, etc.).
→Ability to handle research animals safely and confidently and to work with laboratory reagents, research compounds, and chemicals in accordance with established protocols and safety requirements
→Ability to lift up to 40 kg several times throughout the day and stand for long periods of time; work in an environment that requires continuous bending, stooping, twisting and turning; perform repetitive tasks; demonstrate good manual dexterity, mobility, auditory, olfactory, and visual skills.
→Manual dexterity, mobility, and visual, auditory, and olfactory abilities sufficient to perform research procedures, handle animals, and operate equipment safely and accurately.
→Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings and statutory holidays when required.
→Demonstrated ability to work effectively and independently in a team environment. Strong organizational and record-keeping skills are required. Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and attention to detail are required.
→Ability to effectively use software at an advanced level (e.g., Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel and database management systems).
→Ability to exercise tact and discretion is required.
→Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with diverse groups of individuals.
→Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent research projects, tasks, and deadlines, while adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced research environment.
→Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems using sound judgment and critical thinking.