Research Technician 1, Animal Resource Centre
PHSA
Research Technician 1, Animal Resource Centre AgencyPHSA Labor AgreementFacilities Subsector Posting #179440-2429584 Grade26 DepartmentJAF - ARC Clearing UnionHEABC Facilities - HEU Work Site675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver StatusRegular Salary Range$31.46 / Hour Position StatusPart-time FTE.60 Hours of Work0700-1600/0800-1700/0900-1800 Work DaysRotating Days OffRotating Position Start Date24-Feb-2025 Applications Accepted Until 10AM14-Feb-2025 Job Summary
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Research Technician 1, Animal Resource Centre (ARC) reports to the Operations Manager, performs routine daily care of laboratory mice and maintains an organized, clean, and tidy work area, in accordance with Containment Level 2 Barrier animal facility function. The role supports ARC Management, Support, Coordinators, Research Technicians, and Users and maintains laboratory records using programs similar to Mosaic and Vivarium Management software to ensure efficient and timely animal care and service.
The Research Technician 1 performs duties in a sterile research laboratory environment and draws from animal research environment and/or animal care experience. The role maintains and adheres to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and governing body policies and guidelines set forth by the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC), UBC Animal Care and Use Program (UBC ACUP), BC Cancer Research Institute Safety, and Standards Council of Canada (SCC), and ARC SOPs.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Conducts daily mice health checks assessment and changes cages as per scheduled rotation.
2. Maintains records, identifies and records clinical signs using appropriate SOPs and guidelines.
3. Performs assessments and ensuring accurate reporting as per applicable SOPs and/or governing policies.
4. Under close supervision and in adherence with applicable SOPs, performs basic first aid for mice.
5. Operates equipment as it relates to animal health including feeding, cleaning and maintenance as per SOPs. Performs general housekeeping and maintenance of laboratory area and equipment.
6. Under the supervision of senior Research Technicians, assists with technical, husbandry and/or colony management under supervision, service, scheduled by manager and designates.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
• Grade 12, completion of animal biology courses plus one year’s recent related experience, or grade 12 plus two year’s recent related laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Research Technician 1, Animal Resource Centre (ARC) reports to the Operations Manager, performs routine daily care of laboratory mice and maintains an organized, clean, and tidy work area, in accordance with Containment Level 2 Barrier animal facility function. The role supports ARC Management, Support, Coordinators, Research Technicians, and Users and maintains laboratory records using programs similar to Mosaic and Vivarium Management software to ensure efficient and timely animal care and service.
The Research Technician 1 performs duties in a sterile research laboratory environment and draws from animal research environment and/or animal care experience. The role maintains and adheres to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and governing body policies and guidelines set forth by the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC), UBC Animal Care and Use Program (UBC ACUP), BC Cancer Research Institute Safety, and Standards Council of Canada (SCC), and ARC SOPs.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Conducts daily mice health checks assessment and changes cages as per scheduled rotation.
2. Maintains records, identifies and records clinical signs using appropriate SOPs and guidelines.
3. Performs assessments and ensuring accurate reporting as per applicable SOPs and/or governing policies.
4. Under close supervision and in adherence with applicable SOPs, performs basic first aid for mice.
5. Operates equipment as it relates to animal health including feeding, cleaning and maintenance as per SOPs. Performs general housekeeping and maintenance of laboratory area and equipment.
6. Under the supervision of senior Research Technicians, assists with technical, husbandry and/or colony management under supervision, service, scheduled by manager and designates.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
• Grade 12, completion of animal biology courses plus one year’s recent related experience, or grade 12 plus two year’s recent related laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
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