In Vivo Technician
Core
Support the execution of preclinical in vivo studies by performing animal handling, dosing, health monitoring, and necropsies for regenerative medicine research.
Role type
In Vivo Technician (Preclinical Research)
Builds
Preclinical data supporting regenerative medicine therapies
Domain
Biotechnology / Regenerative Medicine / Preclinical Research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal handling, restraint, dosing (IP, SQ, IV, PO), blood sampling, post-operative care, necropsy, tissue collection, data recording, biosecurity protocols, inventory management
Preferred skills
UBC animal care training, lab rodent course completion, adaptability in ambiguous environments, multi-disciplinary collaboration
Technologies
Online data spreadsheets, autoclave logs, cage cards, room logs, health reports
Responsibilities
Participate in experimental preparation, set up, and take down; assist in executing in vivo study procedures; perform standard animal handling tasks including restraint, dosing, and blood sampling; conduct scheduled health observations and assessments; perform post-operative care and monitoring; carry out necropsies and tissue collection; maintain accurate records; contribute to maintaining standard operating procedures; communicate findings to internal teams; manage inventories and facility consumables; ensure biosecurity controls and environmental monitoring.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC