Research Animal Technician 2 – BC Cancer Research Centre Vancouver

Job title: Research Animal Technician 2 – BC Cancer Research Centre Vancouver

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Job description: Research Animal Technician 2

Experimental Therapeutics – BC Cancer Research Centre BC Cancer Vancouver

What you do

• Develops, implements, reviews and updates animal care standard operating procedures for assigned area.
• Leads various animal care programs such as health monitoring and colony management.
• Maintains current knowledge of, and ensures compliance with, animal care regulations.
• Supervises designated staff by scheduling and assigning work, providing orientation and training and monitoring performance.
• Maintains daily care of laboratory mice including maintaining adequate food and water levels and observing mice for general health conditions.
• Performs surgeries and techniques including blood collection, surgical implantations, tumour implantation, injection of solutions, collection of tissues and organs and embryo manipulations, and cryopreservation.
• Performs laboratory techniques such as media preparation, cell culture and hormone preparation, and polymerase chain reaction analysis as required.
• Leads training programs, prepares and gives presentations and orients and trains staff and animal users on proper animal care theory, protocols, techniques and procedures.
• Changes and cleans animal cages, bottles and racks.
• Performs general cleaning of animal facilities including disinfecting equipment, walls, floors, rooms, etc.

What you bring

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from a recognized program in Animal Health or Veterinary Technology, or a Bachelor’s program in an appropriate discipline (e.g. Animal Science); plus five (5) years of recent related experience in a research laboratory, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

What’s in it for you

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Temporary Full Time

Start Date: May 3, 2021 End Date: May 2, 2022

675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Monday – Friday – 800-1600
Requisition Number: 106123

What we do

BC Cancer bccancer.bc.ca provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 106123E-2353561
Work Site 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver
Job Type Temporary, Full-Time
Temporary Duration N/A
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 800-1600
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 27-Apr-2021

Expected salary:

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:26:51 GMT