Job opportunity
Animal Behaviour Research Technician
UBC
Animal behaviour training and large-animal care define this Research Technician position at UBC, primarily based at the Animal Care Services facility. Support spinal cord research involving swine.
The Research Technician supports ICORD’s Kwon Pre-clinical Group and reports to research leadership. Duties include positive reinforcement training, perioperative care, health inspections, technical procedures, and research documentation. Collaboration with animal care technicians and clinical veterinarians is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Acclimate arriving animals to the facility environment
Implement individualized target and clicker training plans
Conduct health inspections and support postoperative care
Prepare surgical rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies
Document animal care and study activities
Requirements:
Relevant technical program or university degree
Three years of related experience or equivalent combination
Experience with animal behaviour training techniques preferred
Ability to handle large research animals safely
Strong organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills
Apply animal training, welfare, perioperative support, and documentation skills to UBC spinal cord research involving swine.
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Apply on source site The Research Technician supports ICORD’s Kwon Pre-clinical Group and reports to research leadership. Duties include positive reinforcement training, perioperative care, health inspections, technical procedures, and research documentation. Collaboration with animal care technicians and clinical veterinarians is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Acclimate arriving animals to the facility environment
Implement individualized target and clicker training plans
Conduct health inspections and support postoperative care
Prepare surgical rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies
Document animal care and study activities
Requirements:
Relevant technical program or university degree
Three years of related experience or equivalent combination
Experience with animal behaviour training techniques preferred
Ability to handle large research animals safely
Strong organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills
Apply animal training, welfare, perioperative support, and documentation skills to UBC spinal cord research involving swine.
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