Animal Health Technician - Maternity leave replacement (Research Institute)
Animal Health Technician - Maternity leave replacement (Research Institute)
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Job Description
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal Quebec the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Qubec - Sant (FRQS).
Position summary
Under the general supervision of the manager of the Animal Resources Division the technician performs animal care-related duties technical procedures and administrative duties related to the care and use of laboratory animals.
General Duties
Performs animal health-related duties: observes and performs physical examinations of animals
Identifies records and reports animal health problems to the Veterinarian and Investigators/research staff
Administers treatments and perform diagnostic tests as prescribed by the Veterinarian
Provides training and orientation to the PIs and research staff
Prepares the required equipment instruments and supplies for surgery or procedures and provide surgical pre and post-op care
Conducts routine and specialized techniques on laboratory animals
Provides information to PIs and Research staff concerning animal health administration of treatment techniques and animal use protocols
Performs husbandry and technical duties related to the care and maintenance of animals
Helps maintain inventory of materials medications and equipment
Operates and monitors appropriate equipment tools materials and instruments
Administrative duties (data entry coordinate meetings reception training sessions).
Required Skills
Capacity of adaptation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills in managing priorities multi-tasking and prioritizing for time-sensitive issues and working under minimal supervision
Demonstrated versatility with computer applications namely Windows MS Word Excel Outlook and Internet
Proficient French and English spoken and written.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
