Core Support Technician, Animal Resource Centre

1 month ago

Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Description**

The **Animal Resource Centre** in the **Cumming School of Medicine** is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term **Core Support Technician **for approximately 11 months.

Reporting to the Manager, Core Support. The Core Support Technician will support the highest degree of sanitation or sterilization to prevent disease transmission to animals. This position requires operation and monitoring of large specialized laboratory animal care equipment; organization, cleaning and ensuring provision of available equipment and materials, including caging, bottles, feed, linens and other supplies. Cleaning 1,500 to 3,000 cages per day (7,500 per week) as well as 15,000 other items of equipment per week is required, as well as providing general housekeeping to maintain the facilities disease free, or for disease control purposes.

There is a high physical demand for heavy lifting and standing for long periods of time in a hot humid environment. Work is fast paced with shifting priorities and often tight deadlines. There is a high degree of repetitive work.

May be at risk for developing allergies.

Standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

**Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to):

- Ensures high degree of cleanliness in the washing, preparation, and sterilizing of facility equipment, eg. cages, bottles, linens
- Operate, clean and monitor specialized equipment, according to manufacturer's recommendation eg. rack washers, tunnel washers, autoclaves, within safety guidelines and with proper use of chemicals as required
- Report maintenance requirements in a timely manner
- Operate University vehicles with appropriate care, follow legal requirements as well, keep vehicle clean and report any maintenance concerns in a timely manner
- Maintain a high level of safety and cleanliness in procedures at all times, adhering to safety procedures and sanitary standards
- Work well as a member of a team or independently as required always demonstrating good judgement, effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Identify to supervisor any requirements for supplies, major equipment repairs, problem solving assistance or processes for improvement of efficiency
- Assist in teaching and coaching new staff members
- Allocating staff and resources during staff absences
- Ensure that all communication with staff, users of the facility and all others encountered in performance of duties, is done in a positive, helpful and friendly manner
- Demonstrate flexibility in order to assist in other areas as required

**Qualifications / Requirements**:

- Minimum High School Diploma with background and/or work experience in operation and maintenance of large industrial equipment
- High physical demand for heavy lifting and standing for long periods of time in a hot humid environment
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently or as a member of a team
- Previous experience in an animal care facility would be an asset
- Background in operation, monitoring, maintenance and repair of equipment, including large industrial equipment, within safety guidelines
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals required in operation of equipment and facilities sanitation
- Basic understanding of sanitation and sterilization principles and techniques an asset
- Valid Awareness of safety and good practices associated with operation of a motor vehicle and posses a valid Alberta driver's license
- A valid Class 5 driver¿s license with proven good driving record (abstract required)
- Demonstrated skills in time management and ability to prioritize work
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated strong personal effectiveness skills

**Application Deadline**: November 28, 2024

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the **_General Job Family, Phase 3_**.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our **Management and Staff Careers website**.

**About the University of Calgary**

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
- We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada._

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