Animal Care Assistant B

McGill University • Montreal, QC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists with laboratory experiments examining feeding behaviour and thermal tolerance in crayfish and fish. Monitors and feeds laboratory animals, and regularly checks and adjusts water quality parameters. Cleans and maintains aquaria and related laboratory equipment as required. Sorts and identifies freshwater invertebrates from biological samples to the family, order, or species level, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Applied knowledge of caring for aquatic animals, especially fish and crayfish
• Applied knowledge of microscopy
• Applied knowledge of freshwater invertebrate identification
• Organized and communicative
• Good work ethic
• Strong (U2 or U3) background in ecology and interest in aquatic ecology
• Experience having worked in a freshwater ecology lab
• High School Diploma
• 1 Year Related Experience

Responsibilities

• Assists with laboratory experiments examining feeding behaviour and thermal tolerance in crayfish and fish.
• Monitors and feeds laboratory animals, and regularly checks and adjusts water quality parameters.
• Cleans and maintains aquaria and related laboratory equipment as required.
• Sorts and identifies freshwater invertebrates from biological samples to the family, order, or species level, as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED