Categories: Pharmaceutical, Research, Animal Science, Biotechnology

Job Description

To perform independently, with supervision:

• Daily care, monitoring and recording of designated experimental animals as well as the daily maintenance of the animal holding facilities

• Routine biotechnical handling and treatments to the laboratory animals.

• Anaesthetise test animals when required

• To perform curative and/or preventative treatments for the laboratory animals in agreement with AH Supervisor and Attending Veterinarian

• To work according to GLP standards as described in SOP's.

• To maintain and/or improve the health status of the laboratory animals within the limits of the experimental protocols and after agreement of the Project leader.

• To suggest improvements of the holding facilities in order to improve animal well being

• To evaluate experimental protocols for their applicability and discuss/suggest alterations to the Project leader.

• Suggest changes to the animal holding facilities depending on the protocol or improved experience.

• To perform weekend maintenance tasks to the animals and the facilities.

Qualifications & Job Requirements:

• Currently studying in a Diploma or Degree in a related field (Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences)

• Proficient in MS Office

• Ability to communicate effectively in both a written and verbal format (English)

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team structure

• Travel allowance will be provided

Required Skills:

Accountability, Animal Care, Animal Handling, Animal Health Care, Animal Husbandry, Animal Management, Clinical Care, Communication, Data Recording, Experimentation, Facility Cleaning, Facility Maintenance, Inventory Management, Laboratory Animal Sciences, Laboratory Compliance, Leadership, Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist (RLATG), Use of Laboratory Equipment, Writing Technical Documents

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

02/4/2026

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