Description:
Under the general supervision of the Animal Resources Division Manager, the candidate performs animal care-related duties, technical procedures and administrative duties related to the care and use of laboratory animals on various sites of the RI-MUHC.
General Duties
- Performs husbandry duties related to the care and maintenance of animals,
- Records and reports various data related to animal care or animal use,
- Clean, wash and disinfect cages,
- Receive, store and deliver food and accessories required for the keeping and maintenance of the animals,
- Help maintain inventory of materials and equipment,
- Distribute clean linen and uniforms,
- Operates and monitors appropriate equipment, tools, materials and instruments,
- Interaction with researchers.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of French is required.
- A basic knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular contact with researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize work,
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
- Ability to adapt and effectively perform in different work environments,
- Excellent organizational skills in managing multiple priorities, multi-tasking and prioritizing for time-sensitive issues and working under minimal supervision,
- Proficient French and English spoken and written.
- Previous experience working with animals is an asset
Additional information
Status : Temporary Occasional Part-time (on call), hours per week will vary according to the need of the division. Training offered at start of employment requiring a minimum of 2 consecutive weeks of in-week (Mon-Fri, 35 hours/week) availability.
Work Shift: starts at 7 a.m. (Saturday and/or Sunday, and/or holidays, and vacation replacements)
Work Site: RI-MUHC - site Glen et site HGM
Why work with us?
- 3 days of paid sick leave per year, which includes a maximum of 1 personal day,
- RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan),
- Vacation pro rata based on a percentage of your salary,
- 5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays.