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| Reference #: | 20182 |
| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Jul 09, 2020 |
| Experience: | 1 Year |
| Education: | University Degree |
Job Description
With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.
Western University has received a $66M investment from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). This investment will bring together researchers from across the University under a unifying initiative called BrainsCAN. The mission of BrainsCAN is to reduce the burden of brain disorders that affect cognition, by extending and mobilizing knowledge of the mappings between neural circuits and high level behavior and cognition to deliver evidence based interventions.
A major component of BrainsCAN is Elite Core Infrastructure, to provide essential support to our researchers. The mission of the BrainsCAN Rodent Cognition Core is to facilitate understanding of the circuits and mechanisms underlying cognition.
The Research Technician provides technical execution activities involving small animals related to genotype and husbandry. The incumbent reports via regular meetings with Principal Investigators and other research staff to review ongoing projects, plan future projects, and anticipate future needs with respect to animal needs. The incumbent is responsible for providing animal husbandry to mouse colonies, and assisting with technical services and procedures. The incumbent will report any physical or behavioural abnormalities, and will complete and maintain documentation and records related to animal care and procedures ensuring that animals are cared for according to Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) and American College of Veterinary Services guidelines. The Research Technician will perform all tasks, under the direction of their supervisor, related to animal care, husbandry of mice, tissue collection, and genotyping in adherence to relevant guidelines. The incumbent will demonstrate sincere compassion for animals, and will advocate for the welfare of animals under their care by promptly following up with animal care leadership regarding any environmental, experimental or health concerns.
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Biotechnology or related areas
- Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science and/or Veterinary Technician Diploma is preferred
Experience:
- 1 year working in a research laboratory with responsibility for maintaining genetically modified mouse colonies
- Experience in genotyping
- Molecular biology experience with PCR and genotyping
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of CCAC guidelines and policies of the Western Animal Care Committee preferred
- Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through on work assignments
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Familiarity with animal "normals" for mouse species
- Ability to provide timely and consistent animal husbandry that complies with all relevant policies and procedures, and recognize and report animal health issues
- Ability to maintain animal care standards in accordance with regulatory guidelines and legislation
- Ability to consistently utilize ergonomically sound processes in accordance with guidelines
- Ability to complete detailed records and reports
- Ability and willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisions
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate research activities
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures with high attention to detail
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to prioritize and organize a fluctuating work load
- Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
- Ability to ensure a safe environment by identifying, resolving and reporting safety hazards
Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference #20182 by midnight on July 14, 2020.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
Western University has received a $66M investment from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). This investment will bring together researchers from across the University under a unifying initiative called BrainsCAN. The mission of BrainsCAN is to reduce the burden of brain disorders that affect cognition, by extending and mobilizing knowledge of the mappings between neural circuits and high level behavior and cognition to deliver evidence based interventions.
A major component of BrainsCAN is Elite Core Infrastructure, to provide essential support to our researchers. The mission of the BrainsCAN Rodent Cognition Core is to facilitate understanding of the circuits and mechanisms underlying cognition.
The Research Technician provides technical execution activities involving small animals related to genotype and husbandry. The incumbent reports via regular meetings with Principal Investigators and other research staff to review ongoing projects, plan future projects, and anticipate future needs with respect to animal needs. The incumbent is responsible for providing animal husbandry to mouse colonies, and assisting with technical services and procedures. The incumbent will report any physical or behavioural abnormalities, and will complete and maintain documentation and records related to animal care and procedures ensuring that animals are cared for according to Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) and American College of Veterinary Services guidelines. The Research Technician will perform all tasks, under the direction of their supervisor, related to animal care, husbandry of mice, tissue collection, and genotyping in adherence to relevant guidelines. The incumbent will demonstrate sincere compassion for animals, and will advocate for the welfare of animals under their care by promptly following up with animal care leadership regarding any environmental, experimental or health concerns.
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Biotechnology or related areas
- Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science and/or Veterinary Technician Diploma is preferred
Experience:
- 1 year working in a research laboratory with responsibility for maintaining genetically modified mouse colonies
- Experience in genotyping
- Molecular biology experience with PCR and genotyping
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of CCAC guidelines and policies of the Western Animal Care Committee preferred
- Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through on work assignments
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Familiarity with animal "normals" for mouse species
- Ability to provide timely and consistent animal husbandry that complies with all relevant policies and procedures, and recognize and report animal health issues
- Ability to maintain animal care standards in accordance with regulatory guidelines and legislation
- Ability to consistently utilize ergonomically sound processes in accordance with guidelines
- Ability to complete detailed records and reports
- Ability and willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisions
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate research activities
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures with high attention to detail
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to prioritize and organize a fluctuating work load
- Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
- Ability to ensure a safe environment by identifying, resolving and reporting safety hazards
Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference #20182 by midnight on July 14, 2020.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
