In Vivo Technician

The role

The In Vivo Technician will support the execution of preclinical in vivo studies. This role involves animal handling, monitoring, and maintaining facility standards.

What you will do

• Participating in experimental preparation, set up, and take down.
• Assisting in executing in vivo study procedures.
• Performing standard animal handling tasks, including restraint, dosing (IP, SQ, IV, PO), and blood sampling.
• Conducting scheduled health observations, assessments, and supportive care.
• Performing post-operative care and monitoring.
• Carrying out necropsies and tissue collection.
• Maintaining accurate records, including animal monitoring sheets, room logs, and health reports.
• Contributing to maintaining and improving standard operating procedures.
• Communicating findings and updates to internal teams.
• Managing inventories and facility consumables.

Required qualifications

• Diploma or BSc in a relevant discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience in an in vivo research or exposure to rodent handling.
• Ability to work comfortably with rodents in a research setting.

Nice to have

• Completion of UBC animal care training and lab rodent courses (or willingness to complete training).

Benefits

• equity
• comprehensive benefits package
• support for continuous learning and career progression

Before you apply

• If you don't see a job posting that matches your experience, you can submit a general application to be considered for future opportunities.

About the company

Aspect Biosystems is a biotechnology company pioneering the development of a novel category of regenerative medicine. They use a full-stack tissue therapeutic platform to develop bioengineered cellular medicines.