Animal Care Technician - Vancouver, Canada - Chinook Therapeutics

Chinook Therapeutics

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Salary:

Company:

Chronic kidney diseases are a severe and growing worldwide problem with a lack of effective treatments often leading to dialysis, transplantation, and high costs to health care systems.

Up to 10% of the global population suffers from kidney disease and in the U.S. alone, kidney diseases account for over $130 billion in annual costs.

At Chinook Therapeutics our purpose is to discover and develop precision therapies to preserve kidney function and make dialysis and transplant unnecessary for people living with kidney disease.

We strive for excellence in all we do and think big in our innovation; our highest priority is to do the right thing for patients while working together and having a whole lot of fun

_We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We are building a diverse and inclusive workforce -come and be a part of our growth._

Position:

Responsibilities Include:

Perform and document daily animal health checks to assess animal behavior and wellbeing; identify and report animal illnesses or abnormalities as directed.
Perform husbandry activities including routine cage preparation and changes; providing appropriate feed and water; receiving and separating animals; handling, restraining, weighing; providing appropriate health treatments; and determining daily animal census.
Routine cleaning and washing of metabolic caging systems; includes disinfection of cage racks and numerous caging components.
Sanitize and/or disinfect the vivarium including benchtops, floors, walls, and other relevant surfaces; perform general custodial duties within the vivarium (e.g., sweep and mop hallways, transport waste materials); appropriately dispose of animal carcasses and dirty caging components.
Maintain up to date laboratory inventory, including animals, caging, food, and general lab supplies.
Assist study directors with study randomization, preparation of lab materials, and data entry using software such as Excel and SoftMouse.
If applicable, perform dosing, injections, and sample collections from rats and mice in a team setting.
Contribute to and participate in the development and maintenance of a positive teamfocused company culture.

Location:

This is an onsite position located in Chinook's Vancouver BC office.

Education, Experience and Skills:

High school diploma required; B.Sc. degree or AHT degree; RLAT certification is an asset.
In vivo experience with research rodents is an asset, in particular experience with routine injections (SC, IP, IV), dosing (PO), and collection of blood, urine and tissue samples from rats and mice.
Excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to take directions, work independently and work in a team environment.
Able to follow SOPs and lab safety guidelines, keep accurate records and manage multiple simultaneous tasks with mínimal supervision.
Positive attitude and high personal and ethical standards.
Chinook is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to fostering an environment where ALL people are welcome and supported. _We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. _Creativity and innovation flourish in an environment of openness, inclusion, and mutual respect._