Animal Care Technician (6-9 Month Contract), In Vivo Pharmacology - Jobs in Chaldecutt

Job Description

Company:Chronic kidney diseases are a severe and growing worldwide problem with a lack of effective treatments often leading to dialysis, transplantation, and high costs to health care systems. Up to 10% of the global population suffers from kidney disease and in the U.S. alone, kidney diseases account for over $130 billion in annual costs.At Chinook Therapeutics our purpose is to discover and develop precision therapies to preserve kidney function and make dialysis and transplant unnecessary for people living with kidney disease. We strive for excellence in all we do and think big in our innovation; our highest priority is to do the right thing for patients while working together and having a whole lot of fun!Our pipeline of precision medicines targets rare, severe kidney disorders with few currently approved therapies. For more information on Chinook and our pipeline, check out our site www.chinooktx.com/aboutamp; www.chinooktx.com/pipeline. We are headquartered in Seattle, WA with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Oakland, CA.We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We are building a diverse and inclusive workforce -come and be a part of our growth.At Chinook, we are building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply - especially if the reason you are the best candidate is not exactly as we describe it here.Position:Chinook Therapeutics is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented and collaborative Animal Care Technician to join the in vivo pharmacology team on a 6 - 9 month contract at our laboratories situated in Vancouver, Canada. The successful candidate will report to the Sr. Research Associate, In Vivo Pharmacology and will perform skilled animal husbandry functions involving the care and welfare of research rodents as well as assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of the vivarium. The ideal candidate will also assist with in vivo studies as well as gain exposure supporting multiple aspects of vivarium operation. The candidate will have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with the pharmacology team and other functional groups in a dynamic environment, and gain insight into both renal pharmacology and the drug discovery process.Responsibilities Include:

• Perform and document daily animal health checks to assess animal behavior and well-being; identify and report animal illnesses or abnormalities as directed.
• Perform husbandry activities including routine cage preparation and changes; providing appropriate feed and water; receiving and separating animals; handling, restraining, weighing; providing appropriate health treatments; and determining daily animal census.
• Routine cleaning and washing of metabolic caging systems; includes disinfection of cage racks and numerous caging components.
• Sanitize and/or disinfect the vivarium including benchtops, floors, walls, and other relevant surfaces; perform general custodial duties within the vivarium (e.g., sweep and mop hallways, transport waste materials); appropriately dispose of animal carcasses and dirty caging components.
• Maintain up to date laboratory inventory, including animals, caging, food, and general lab supplies.
• Assist study directors with study randomization, preparation of lab materials, and data entry using software such as Excel and SoftMouse.
• If applicable, perform dosing, injections, and sample collections from rats and mice in a team setting.
• Contribute to and participate in the development and maintenance of a positive team-focused company culture.

Location:

• This is an on-site position located in Chinook #39;s Vancouver BC office.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma required; B.Sc. degree or AHT degree; RLAT certification is an asset.
• In vivo experience with research rodents is an asset, in particular experience with routine injections (SC, IP, IV), dosing (PO), and collection of blood, urine and tissue samples from rats and mice.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to take directions, work independently and work in a team environment.
• Able to follow SOPs and lab safety guidelines, keep accurate records and manage multiple simultaneous tasks with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude and high personal and ethical standards.

Chinook is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to fostering an environment where ALL people are welcome and supported. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. Creativity and innovation flourish in an environment of openness, inclusion, and mutual respect.