Research Technician I (Animal Technician)

Union: Non-Union 
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New 
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower
Department: Peter Munk Cardiac Centre Research Institute
Reports to: Senior Scientist
Salary Range: $53 747 - $67 184 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Full-time 
Closing Date: October 20 2026

Position Summary

The Tessier Lab is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Animal Technician / Animal Procedure Support professional to support preclinical research studies involving laboratory animals.

The successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary research program focused on overcoming challenges in organ preservation and transplantation through innovative biologically inspired engineering approaches. The position provides an opportunity to support translational biomedical research aimed at advancing organ preservation technologies and increasing access to organ transplantation.

Candidates with practical experience working with laboratory animals particularly rats and pigs are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates without direct laboratory animal experience who demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and develop new technical skills are also encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will be a reliable organized and collaborative team member capable of supporting the planning preparation conduct monitoring and documentation of animal studies while maintaining high standards of animal welfare research quality and laboratory safety.

Duties

• Provide hands-on support for preclinical research studies involving laboratory animals particularly rats and pigs.
• Assist with the planning preparation and execution of animal procedures in accordance with approved research protocols and institutional requirements.
• Prepare animals equipment supplies medications and procedure areas prior to scheduled research activities.
• Assist researchers and animal-care personnel with animal handling restraint monitoring and post-procedure care.
• Monitor animal health and well-being before during and after procedures and promptly report any concerns or unexpected observations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of animal procedures observations treatments and study-related activities.
• Support the maintenance organization and inventory of animal-related equipment supplies and research materials.
• Collaborate closely with researchers veterinarians and animal-care staff to ensure safe efficient and compliant conduct of preclinical studies.

Qualifications :

• At minimum completion of a Bachelors degree in a health or science related discipline required  
  • Training in Animal Health Technology Veterinary Technology Animal Science Biomedical Sciences an asset 
• At minimum 6 months of relevant hands-on experience required
  • Experience working with laboratory animals particularly rats and/or pigs is an asset; candidates without direct experience who demonstrate a strong willingness and ability to learn are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated interest in animal care preclinical research and translational biomedical research.
• Ability to learn and follow established protocols for animal handling restraint monitoring and research procedures.
• Strong commitment to animal welfare ethical research practices and laboratory safety.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate animal-care and research documentation.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with researchers veterinarians and animal-care personnel in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Highly motivated reliable organized and willing to develop new technical skills through training and hands-on experience.

Additional Information :

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN) artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening assessment and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time