Veterinary Technologist II

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized husbandry for animal experiments, including managing transgenic, gene knockout, and immunodeficient mouse colonies
• Establish rodent breeding colonies and maintain detailed records
• Provide technical support including identification, DNA sampling, anesthesia, injections, and blood sampling
• Maintain specialized containment equipment such as biological safety cabinets and ventilated racks
• Train research personnel in technical and husbandry-related areas to ensure high standards of animal care
• Implement appropriate housing strategies for specialized colonies and address problem breeding issues

Requirements

• Graduate of a veterinary technician/technologist diploma program or a related university degree in biological, animal, or veterinary sciences
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written)
• Ability to work independently and take direction
• Physically capable of performing required duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs
• No history of animal-related allergies
• Willingness to participate in the University Health and Safety immunization program

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a laboratory animal-related field
• Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) through the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science
• Valid Provincial Class "G" driver's license

About the Company

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm, and passion. The UTSC Office of the Vice-Principal Research Animal Vivarium provides a welcoming, service-oriented, clean, and safe research environment for students, faculty, and staff, ensuring the highest standards of animal care are met.