MTS Level 7 - Research Technician - Department of Biomedical Sciences - Atlantic Veterinary College
As soon as possible for three (3) month term (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) seeks applications for a 3 month part-time term position as a research technician in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The Department of Biomedical Sciences is primarily a research and teaching based department containing a broad base of Biomedical disciplines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Chair of the Department, the successful applicant will be responsible for development of an on-line training program on the use of animals in research that will be accessed by all researchers on campus. The training program will follow the requirements of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) and tailored to the specifics of animal care at UPEI and the AVC.
Duties will include:
Conducting visits to all animal care housing facilities and laboratories in the AVC on a weekly basis
Creating training modules using an on-line platform (Moodle)
Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on humane research methodologies
Performing welfare assessments on animals
Participation in the UPEI Animal Care Committee (ACC) meetings will be required
QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum qualifications for this position are:
• An undergraduate degree in biological sciences
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with a wide range of animals (rodents and avian species min.) in both academic and industry research settings
• Demonstrable knowledge of the CCAC and its guidelines
• Experience with assessing animal welfare and have evidence of experience in training others in animal methodologies and welfare assessment.
• A working knowledge of relevant computer software including Moodle, Word, and Adobe are also preferred
• Knowledge of, and good interpersonal relations within, the AVC/UPEI and the UPEI ACC are definite assets.
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr). Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.