Comparative Medicine (CM) is a program within the Thrombosis Atherosclerosis Research Institute (TaARI) in the David Braley Research Institute. TaARI�s focus is on research excellence in thrombosis and atherosclerosis and CM focuses on the translation of basic research findings into clinically relevant models prior to evaluation in humans.
The Animal Facility Attendant's responsibilities include animal husbandry duties, processing of facility equipment as well as a limited amount of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. The husbandry component will involve participating in the daily health monitoring of animals and performing animal husbandry and care activities following established standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements (CCAC/OMAFRA). Animal husbandry and care activities include, but are not limited to, changing of cages and cleaning of large animal quarters. Processing of animal facility equipment will involve working in the wash area of the facility and involves the operation of a rack washer, autoclave and other equipment related to the operation of the facility. Troubleshooting and limited maintenance of the equipment in the facility and wash area is also required.
The Animal Facility Attendant's responsibilities include animal husbandry duties, processing of facility equipment as well as a limited amount of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. The husbandry component will involve participating in the daily health monitoring of animals and performing animal husbandry and care activities following established standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements (CCAC/OMAFRA). Animal husbandry and care activities include, but are not limited to, changing of cages and cleaning of large animal quarters. Processing of animal facility equipment will involve working in the wash area of the facility and involves the operation of a rack washer, autoclave and other equipment related to the operation of the facility. Troubleshooting and limited maintenance of the equipment in the facility and wash area is also required.
Monday to Friday; days (occasional weekends)
Monday to Friday; days (occasional weekends)
1. ARLAT Certification and/or Bachelor of Science Degree preferred
2. Minimum one year previous experience working with laboratory animals
3. Previous experience working with wash area equipment � washer, autoclaves
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently
5. Demonstrated excellent communication and problem-solving skills
6. Demonstrated ability to work in a flexible research environment
1. ARLAT Certification and/or Bachelor of Science Degree preferred
2. Minimum one year previous experience working with laboratory animals
3. Previous experience working with wash area equipment � washer, autoclaves
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently
5. Demonstrated excellent communication and problem-solving skills
6. Demonstrated ability to work in a flexible research environment
Guidelines for submitting an Application ~ UNION staff, who choose to submit their application through hard-copy mail, fax or email will need to have their application (ONA & OPSEU: with accompanying skills profile) available to the Recruitment Staff before 4 p.m. on the day the posting closes (day-7). ALL JOB SEEKERS, including UNION staff, who use the Career's Website to apply for job postings will have until 11 p.m. on the day the posting closes (day-7). INTERNAL JOB SEEKERS - Please ensure that both your ID# and last name are entered exactly as you see it on your most recent pay stub, otherwise you will be treated as an external candidate.
Hamilton Health fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All Internal applicants may apply online through the Careers website or by submitting a Competition Application Form. External applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 1-877-667-2700 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during the interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
-Article 30 (k) – CUPE Collective Agreement
-Article 10.7 (d) – ONA Collective Agreement
-Article 13.01 (b) (ii) – OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
-Article 14.04 – OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
-Article 2.07 and Article 13 – PIPSC RT Collective Agreement