Animal Health Technician - Montréal, Canada - Centre universitaire de santé McGill

Centre universitaire de santé McGill

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre.

Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University.

The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary

Under the general supervision of the manager of the Animal Resources Division, the technician performs animal care-related duties, technical procedures and administrative duties related to the care and use of laboratory animals.

General Duties

Performs animal healthrelated duties: observes and performs physical examinations of animals,
Identifies, records and reports animal health problems to the Veterinarian and Investigators/research

staff,

Administers treatments and perform diagnostic tests as prescribed by the Veterinarian,
Provides training and orientation to the PIs and research staff,
Prepares the required equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgery or procedures and provide

surgical pre and post-op care,

Conducts routine and specialized techniques on laboratory animals,
Provides information to PIs and Research staff concerning animal health, administration of treatment,

techniques and animal use protocols,

Performs husbandry and technical duties related to the care and maintenance of animals,
Helps maintain inventory of materials, medications and equipment,
Operates and monitors appropriate equipment, tools, materials and instruments,
Administrative duties (data entry, coordinate meetings, reception, training session).

Website of the organization

Education / Experience

D.E.C. with specialization in Animal Health Technology (of 2,730 hours
Program 145.A0)

from a school recognized by the ''Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec'',

Experience with large research animal models is an asset,
CALAS-AALAS Certification or equivalent considered an asset,
Capacity of adaptation,
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
Excellent organizational skills in managing priorities, multitasking and prioritizing for

time-sensitive issues and working under mínimal supervision,

Outlook and Internet,

Proficient French and English spoken and written.

Additional information

Status:
Full time (temporary) (maternity leave replacement - November 2023)

Pay Scale:
commensurate with qualifications and experience

Minimum:
$42,260.40 Maximum:
$78,460.20

Work Shift:
starts at 8 a.m., 5 days per week (regular shift may include all weekends, eg. Thursdays to Mondays)

Work Site:
RI-MUHC - Glen and MGH site

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

NOTE:
The masculine gender has been used for brevity and includes the feminine gender.
Equal Opportunity Employment Program