Animal Care Attendant , Lawson Health Research Institute

***REPOSTED***

Temporary employment until approximately November 5th, 2024, subject to the availability of work.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of Lawson’s Animal Care Facility Supervisor in the role of Animal Care Attendant. The Animal Care Attendant is engaged in many aspects of facility operations including husbandry, record keeping, supply monitoring, assisting and training researchers, and equipment maintenance. This role requires careful attention to regulatory requirements to ensure compliance. This role liaises with researchers, staff, and veterinarians in support of facility operations. This is a temporary casual part-time position (0-20 hours per week).

Essential Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Secondary School Diploma
• 2 years of experience in an animal care setting
• Demonstrated excellence in animal husbandry
• Requires excellent interpersonal, organizational and planning skills to work effectively in a highly regulated environment and have the ability to deal with confidential matters
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, tact and professional attitude in the workplace
• Adaptable, flexible and resourceful.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to regularly stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends

• Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) completed, or in progress
• Experience contributing to and overseeing compliant animal procedures
• Experience caring for multiple animal species
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and guidelines
• Familiarity with Western University and Lawson animal care policies and standard operating procedures
• Ability to review protocols to determine facility operational requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams, e.g. including facility staff, faculty, research staff, students and residents

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph’s, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

• Provide documentation you have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine (primary series, boosters and/or XBB) OR one dose of XBB vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start date
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing