Job opportunity
Animal Behaviour Research Technician
The University of British Columbia
Animal behaviour training and research support define this UBC technician role in Vancouver, with daily care for swine research models.
Working with ICORD’s Kwon Laboratory, the Research Technician supports spinal cord function studies through behavioural preparation, animal care, and experimental procedures. The position is based predominantly at UBC’s Animal Care Services facility, with regular meetings near Vancouver General Hospital. Responsibilities include positive reinforcement training, postoperative support, health monitoring, imaging assistance, documentation, and collaboration with veterinarians and research staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Acclimate animals to the facility environment
Implement individualized target and clicker training plans
Conduct daily health inspections and report findings
Assist with medications, biosamples, imaging, and technical procedures
Maintain health records, logs, and ethics documentation
Requirements:
Relevant technical program or university degree
Minimum three years of related experience
Experience with laboratory animals, especially swine, preferred
Positive reinforcement and animal behaviour training experience preferred
Ability to lift up to 40 kilograms
Support ICORD research with animal behaviour training, welfare-focused care, technical procedures, and accurate research documentation.
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Apply on source site Working with ICORD’s Kwon Laboratory, the Research Technician supports spinal cord function studies through behavioural preparation, animal care, and experimental procedures. The position is based predominantly at UBC’s Animal Care Services facility, with regular meetings near Vancouver General Hospital. Responsibilities include positive reinforcement training, postoperative support, health monitoring, imaging assistance, documentation, and collaboration with veterinarians and research staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Acclimate animals to the facility environment
Implement individualized target and clicker training plans
Conduct daily health inspections and report findings
Assist with medications, biosamples, imaging, and technical procedures
Maintain health records, logs, and ethics documentation
Requirements:
Relevant technical program or university degree
Minimum three years of related experience
Experience with laboratory animals, especially swine, preferred
Positive reinforcement and animal behaviour training experience preferred
Ability to lift up to 40 kilograms
Support ICORD research with animal behaviour training, welfare-focused care, technical procedures, and accurate research documentation.
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