Job TitleResearch Technician - Animal Behaviour Training & CareJob CategoryNon Union Technicians and Research AssistantsJob ProfileNon Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3Job Family GroupStaff - Non UnionDepartmentKwon Pre-clinical Group | International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range$4,845.17 - $5,713.66 CAD MonthlyJob End DateJanuary 14, 2028Posting End DateNovember 14, 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Description SummaryThis position supports research on spinal cord function using a large animal Swine model. Main duties include daily animal training and care, as well as supporting experimental procedures in a research setting. The position has a primary focus on behavioural training of research animals, coordinating their care with the animal care facility to ensure research goals and animal welfare standards are met. Work duties will be carried out predominantly at UBC's Animal Care Services facility, but participation in regular lab meetings at the main lab near VGH is expected. The work environment is technically complex with the use of veterinary vitals monitors, diagnostic equipment, imaging devices and other specialized research equipment. This position is a grant-funded position and is available beginning Jan 15, 2027, for 1 year initially, with the possibility of an extension.Organizational StatusICORD is a world-leading health research centre focused on spinal cord injury. Located at Vancouver General Hospital in the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, ICORD is supported by UBC
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