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Job summary

The technologist performs specialized laboratory animal care, including managing transgenic mouse colonies and maintaining research conditions. They also provide technical support for experiments, train research personnel, and ensure the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained.

Job details

Date Posted: 09/16/2026Req ID:50186Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Bioscience Support FacilityCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Existing Vacancy: Yes Description:General Description of Class Under general direction performs laboratory animal care and the maintenance of appropriate research conditions, performs specialized technical services for investigators. Typical Duties The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of responsibility involved in this job. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated. Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work. (a) performs special husbandry needs required for animal experiments and disease control such as managing valuable colonies of transgenic mice, gene knockout and immunodeficient mice; responsible for establishing rodent breeding colonies, maintaining records, providing technical support involving identification, sampling for DNA analysis, anaesthesia, injections and blood sampling; (b) recognizes and implements appropriate housing for specialized colonies; (c) maintains specialized containment equipment such as biological safety cabinets and ventilated racks; (d) instructs in species specific teaching modules; (e) implements strategies for problem breeding colonies; (f) trains research personnel in technical and husbandry related areas to ensure the highest standards of animal care are met; (g) wears personal protective equipment as appropriate; (h) may perform the duties of a Veterinary Technologist I and; (i) other related duties as required Minimum Requirements for Selection Education: Is a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician with the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science. Experience: Two years of related experience with a minimum of one year as a Veterinary Technologist 1. Other: Physically capable of performing the required duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs. No history of animal-related allergies. Must be willing to participate in the University Health and Safety program, which includes the requirement to undergo an immunization program depending on the work environment. Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written). Ability to take direction and work independently. May be required to be in possession of a valid Provincial Class "G" driver's license. Ability to work weekends and holidays as required. This vacancy is posted to fill one 6-month term full-time position. Closing Date: 09/24/2026,11:59PM ETEmployee Group: Hourly Personnel Subarea:CUPE F/T L3261Appointment Type: Budget - Term Schedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate: $33.71/hrJob Category: Research Administration & Teaching

What you’ll do

The technologist performs specialized laboratory animal care, including managing transgenic mouse colonies and maintaining research conditions. They also provide technical support for experiments, train research personnel, and ensure the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician with the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science and possess at least two years of related experience. The role requires physical capability to lift 50 lbs, no animal-related allergies, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• University Health and Safety program

Listed skills

• record keeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Laboratory animal care
• Rodent breeding
• DNA sampling
• Anaesthesia
• Injections
• Blood sampling
• Biological safety cabinets
• Ventilated racks
• Technical training
• Animal husbandry
• Record keeping
• Laboratory safety
• Communication
• English Language
• Research
• Valid Driver's License
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Disease Control
• Teaching
• Technical Services
• Anesthesia
• Intravenous Therapy
• Animal Husbandry
• Animal Care
• Animal Science
• Transgenic Mice
• Biological Safety Cabinet
• Gene Knockout

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Education
• Veterinary Technologist
• Veterinary Technician / Technologist
• Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
• Veterinary Technologists and Technicians