Assistant Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3

Job Title

Assistant Supervisor

Department

Operations | Centre for Disease Modelling | Animal Care Services

Compensation Range

$4,618.00 - $5,036.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

August 31, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Supervisor works closely with the Zone Supervisor in the Centre for Disease Modeling (CDM) in day-to-day zone oversight and operations and will be responsible for a team of technicians in his or her assigned zone when the Zone Supervisor is absent or unavailable. The incumbent will also provide animal health care, skilled technical services and assistance; as well as interacting and liaising with technical staff, UBC researchers, and veterinarians. The position s role requires understanding and interpreting the Canadian Council on Animal Care regulations and guidelines (CCAC), which governs the care and use of research animals in Canada. This position will require highly specialized knowledge in animal husbandry for small and bio-hazardous animals, in addition to in-depth technical knowledge of equipment.

Equity and Diversity Statement

Organizational Status

Reports to the Zone Supervisor. Works closely with the other Zone Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor, CP Coordinator and Clinical Veterinarians. Liaises with researchers and their teams.

CDM is a 90,000 sq. ft. animal facility capable of holding 27,000 rodent cages. CDM is a main barrier facility and operations include Breeding, Containment Level 2, procedural and surgical space, information technology, and material management.

CDM is part of Animal Care Services (ACS), the largest animal care program in Western Canada and the second largest in Canada, is responsible for providing research support to the animal-based research community associated with the University of British Columbia and its affiliates through its veterinary services team, the compliance team, the procurement team and its facilities. ACS is committed to providing excellence in research support to all UBC researchers with accountability, communication, cooperation, customer service and integrity. ACS reports to the Associate Vice President Research & Innovation.

Work Performed

Member of a team that performs animal care and ensures the proper discharge of daily tasks and technical procedures as requested by the Operations Manager, Clinical Veterinarians or Principal Investigators; day to day responsibilities include: Animal handling and manipulations (IV, IP, IM, SQ, per os); Set space for animals; inventories and keeps records of each animal; Coordinates the maintenance or maintains breeding colonies of various animals which include breeding, feeding, weaning and keeping records of activities; Performs rounds to observe and check the physical health and well-being of laboratory animals; prepare health reports; isolate infected or ill animals and report to veterinarian; General housekeeping and maintenance of facility and equipment.

Assumes the role of Zone Supervisor when the Zone Supervisor is absent or unavailable.

Performs minor surgeries and techniques, including: tissue collection and organs, blood collection, surgical implantations, tumor implantations, injections, embryo manipulations, and vessel cannulation.

Responsible for all education, orientation and training provided in all aspects of daily operations of animal barriers for both staff and researchers as well as instruction and training in the use of specialized techniques and equipment (user orientation).

Responds to operational enquiries and emergency calls. Identifies problems and makes recommendations.

Coordinates, monitors and ensures safety standards are being maintained; chairs the safety committee or sits as a member as required. Responsible for related documentation including WHMIS.

Responsible for receiving, packing, shipping and distribution of live animal shipments.

Responsible for packaging, labelling, processing of biological, biochemical, radioactive and hazardous materials out of the facility.

Assist with the development of new policies and procedures in consultation with Supervisor.

Perform duties relating to technical research services which will include various research and special projects as directed by the Zone Supervisor, Operations Manager or Clinical Veterinarians.

Maintains an extensive inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for surgical procedures in a variety of animal species, including anesthesia monitoring and surgical equipment.

Prepare reports and provide updates to investigators regarding the status of animals.

For billing purposes records equipment and materials, including consumables used, on an investigator s behalf.

Keep abreast of developments in the area of expertise and participating in continuing educatio



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