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Animal Research Technician I - IIIFrontage Laboratories • Vancouver, BC, CA
Animal Research Technician I - III

Animal Research Technician I - III

Frontage Laboratories • Vancouver, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Title: Animal Research Technician I - III (Regular, Full or Part-Time)

Job Location: Vancouver, BC

Frontage is a global Contract Research Company (CRO) with the head office located in Exton, Pennsylvania, USA. Frontage has 25 sites across USA, Canada, China and Italy. The Canadian operations include two sites – one located in Vancouver and the other based in Toronto. Frontage Vancouver (formerly BRI) has been in operation for more than 25 years with service offerings in regulated and non-regulated bioanalytical (various platforms including LC/MS/MS and MSD for small and large molecules analyses), In-vitro / In-vivo Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics and pharmacology. The Frontage Vancouver operation is projected to grow significantly in the next few years, especially to meet the demands of biotech and pharmaceutical companies in the Pacific Northwest region. Our facility is accredited by AAALAC and conforms to GLP standards.

This Animal Research Technician III position requires teamwork and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Requires post-secondary diploma in animal health technology or a B.Sc in animal science plus at least 5 years experience working hands on in an animal facility, and/or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • CALAS certification (RLAT) required.
  • Ability to perform skilled technical duties but not limited to animal handling, restraint, manipulations (SQ, PO, IV, IP) and minor surgeries in rodents.
  • Experience with xenograft studies is an asset.
  • Exceptional CCAC and AAALAC compliance knowledge.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical contract research and GLP compliance knowledge is an asset.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong planning, organization and leadership abilities.
  • Competent and self-motivated individual able to work independently.
  • Excellent logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Work will include extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
  • Ability to work under specific time constraints.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical contract research and GLP compliance knowledge will be an asset but not essential.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform skilled technical duties, animal handling, restraint and manipulations, (SQ. PO. IV. IP. Tumor volume measurements) and minor surgeries.
  • Perform blood collection (tail nicks, saphenous bleeds, jugular vein collections, cardiac punctures).
  • Perform tissue collection procedures and euthanasia.
  • Perform xenograft studies including tumor cell inoculations and tumor measurements.
  • Performs general husbandry and assumes responsibility for animal care and monitoring.
  • Perform drug dosage calculations and serial dilutions.
  • Enter data and create Excel spreadsheets specific to each study.
  • Ensure supplies, including animal food, bedding, and other essential supplies are ordered as required.
  • Assumes responsibility for all study monitoring and the completion of score sheets, as required.
  • Ensure that all study related documentation is completed and archived as required.
  • Follows safety policies and procedures.
  • Ability to lift 35 lbs.

Frontage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees.

We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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