Veterinary Technologist II-RPT

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

In the UTSC Office of the Vice-Principal Research Animal Vivarium, we take pride in our facility, ensuring the highest standards of animal care are met. We provide a welcoming, service-oriented, clean and safe research environment for students, faculty, and staff.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

General Description of Class
Under general direction performs laboratory animal care and the maintenance of appropriate research conditions, performs specialized technical services for investigators.

Requirements

• Graduate of a veterinary technician/technologist diploma program or related university degree in biological/animals/veterinary sciences, or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in laboratory animal related field preferred.
• Physically capable of performing the required duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• No history of animal-related allergies.
• Must be willing to participate in the University Health and Safety program, which includes the requirement to undergo an immunization program depending on the work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• Ability to take direction and work independently.
• May be required to be in possession of a valid Provincial Class "G" driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Being a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician through the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Performs special husbandry needs required for animal experiments and disease control such as managing valuable colonies of transgenic mice, gene knockout and immunodeficient mice; responsible for establishing rodent breeding colonies, maintaining records, providing technical support involving identification, sampling for DNA analysis, anesthesia, injections and blood sampling.
• Recognizes and implements appropriate housing for specialized colonies.
• Maintains specialized containment equipment such as biological safety cabinets and ventilated racks.
• Instructs in species specific teaching modules.
• Implements strategies for problem breeding colonies.
• Trains research personnel in technical and husbandry related areas to ensure the highest standards of animal care are met.
• Wears personal protective equipment as appropriate.
• May perform the duties of a Veterinary Technologist I and; Other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree