Laboratory Animal Technician Ii - Mississauga, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Mississauga, Canada

6 days ago

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Description

Date Posted:08/25/2023

Req ID: 33652

Faculty/Division:
UofT Mississauga

Department:

UTM:
Ofc of VP-Research

Campus:
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

General Description of Class
Under general supervision performs routine activities of animal care, sanitizes laboratory animal caging, equipment and work areas.

Typical Duties
The following illustrative duties indicate the extent of skill and the level of responsibility involved in this job. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.

(a) cleans and sanitizes animal laboratory areas; floors, walls and equipment and animal cages; responsible for the operation of the tunnel, rack and bottle wash machines;
(b) feeds/cleans animals according to schedule and in accordance with scheduled diet;
(c) maintains records of animals; such as diets and health histories;
(d) collects and removes soiled materials and equipment from animal areas and delivers to cleaning areas;
(e) maintains and replaces soap in dispensers, air filters, paper towels, garbage and sharp containers;
(f) prepares cages for use by animals by reloading with appropriate food and water;
(g) performs humane euthanasia and properly disposes of dead animals and waste materials;
(h) loads, unloads and stores food and bedding supplies and animals from incoming vehicles and;
(I) other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements for Selection

Education
Completion of grade twelve or equivalent.

Experience
Two years of related working experience or in the Employer's judgement has the equivalent in required skills.

Other
Physically capable of performing the required duties with no history of animal-related allergies.

Must be willing to participate in the University Health and Safety program which includes the requirement to undergo an immunization program depending on the work environment.

Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written). May be required to be in possession of Provincial Class "G" driver's license. Ability to work weekends and holidays, if required.

Closing Date:09/05/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:
Hourly

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Probationary Rate:
$21.76hr -Job Rate: $24.14/hr

Job Category:
Research Administration & Teaching