Animal Research Technician

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Full time

A part-time animal research technician position is available in the Wang lab, Biological Sciences Platform at Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto. Sunnybrook Research Institute is the research enterprise of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, a teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. The Wang lab is investigating and developing treatments for brain disorders presenting with neuroimmune pathologies. They specialize in preclinical animal models of depression and multiple sclerosis. The successful applicant will focus on performing animal husbandry, colony management, and performing behavioral evaluations of mice.

**Responsibilities**:

- Animal husbandry (e.g. weaning, tagging mice)
- Record keeping
- Assist in maintaining preclinical models
- Perform behavioral assessment and data collection
- Collaborate with lab members on various projects

Qualifications Required
- Prior experience with mouse handling, tagging, and record keeping
- Prior experience with small animal behavioral evaluation an asset
- Experience with EthoVision software an asset
- Diploma or BSc. in biology or related field
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Detail oriented and dependable individual capable of working independently

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter. Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.



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