Research Assistant 2 - Toronto, Canada - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Pre-Clinical Research Department at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is currently recruiting for a casual Research Assistant 2.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, all aspects of animal care, health monitoring and husbandry.

Various duties include the provision of food, water and clean cages to animals, daily health and room checks, record keeping and general cleaning.

Additional duties include obtaining samples for animal health and environmental monitoring tests, administering treatments to animals as requested by the Veterinarian and assisting researchers with various experimental procedures.

Some assistance with cage wash duties may be required at times as well as some equipment maintenance duties.

The Research Assistant 2 will work with a positive, respectful attitude as a team member to ensure the animals are healthy and happy and that researchers have a safe, pleasant, well-run facility in which to conduct experiments.

The employee will support a workplace that embraces diversity, and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

Qualifications:

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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Please Note: This casual position is part of the OPSEU Bargaining Unit.

Salary Range:
$ $29.60 per hour

CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.

CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH's teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.

At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.