Animal Care Technician
6 days ago
**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Health Sciences Lab Animal Services Div
**Salary range** $40,193.27 to $53,485.30
**Hours per week** 35
**Grade** 5
**Posted date** December 11, 2024
**Closing date** January 2, 2025
**Position Type** Full Time - Operating Funded
**Description**:
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.
**Location** - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.
**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
**Working for Health Sciences Laboratory Animal Services**
Health Sciences Laboratory Animal Services provides research support to the researchers on campus who do basic medical research on various laboratory animals.
**Position Summary**
**Duties**
- Monitors the health status of animals assigned and reports any abnormal behavior or health status to the Clinical Veterinarian and the Operations Supervisor.
- Maintains an appropriate and clean environment for all animal assigned.
- Ensures fresh and adequate supplies of food and water.
- Assists Principal Investigators in handling and restraint of animals.
- Keeps accurate daily records on environmental conditions.
- Weekly scanning of animal housing cards for billing purposes.
- Performs a variety of procedures as required with a variety of species, including: Breeding/Weaning, Biopsies, Medication treatments and Post-op care etc.
**Qualifications**
- Minimum 2 year Animal Health Technology Diploma, NAIT Biological Sciences
- Laboratory and Research Diploma or BSc; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Minimum 1 year of lab animal husbandry and handling or animal related activities (e.g. Veterinary hospital, Pet stores etc.).
- Working knowledge of general office equipment and computers including MS Office and/or Google Applications and/or in-house software, as required.
- Professional demeanor and positive, well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS) Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) certification or enrolment in CALAS RLAT exam is an asset.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight January 2, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
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