Senior In Vivo Technician
Job Description
<p>Each of us cares about someone who will need medicines. That’s why our vision is to repeatedly beat the odds to deliver breakthrough medicines to patients that need them. We pursue truth and scientific rigour and have the courage to work at the edge of the unknown.</p> <p>We are seeking a motivated and meticulous individual, with extensive experience conducting <em>in vivo</em> studies in an industry setting, in accordance with Animal Use Protocols (AUPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), to join our team. You will contribute to the discovery of therapeutic antibodies and subsequent efficacy assessments, and through teamwork, innovation, and mutual support, together we will tackle the most challenging scientific problems.</p> <p><strong>How you might spend your days: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Performing <em>in vivo</em> and<em> ex vivo</em> techniques to support study objectives, applying deep technical expertise in <em>in vivo </em>procedures</li> <li>Contributing hands-on expertise during day-of-study activities,<strong> </strong>supporting efficient and high-quality study execution</li> <li>Ensuring accurate and complete recording of <em>in vivo </em>study data, maintaining strong documentation and data integrity practices</li> <li>Working closely with study managers and research teams to ensure alignment with study protocols and animal welfare considerations</li> <li>Sharing technical knowledge and best practices with team members, ensuring strong adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and regulatory requirements</li> <li>Troubleshooting technical challenges in real time, identifying opportunities to improve procedures and workflow efficiency</li> <li>Carrying out daily health assessments and clinical observations, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and accurate documentation</li> <li>Preparing and maintaining laboratory spaces, equipment, and consumables required for <em>in vivo</em> and <em>ex vivo</em> work</li> </ul> <p><strong>We'd love to hear from you if:</strong></p> <ul> <li>You provide the highest level of animal care while overseeing and performing <em>in vivo</em> activities</li> <li>You have strong expertise in animal handling, dosing (IV, IP, SC, PO), blood collection, and anesthesia, and have a strong understanding of the 3Rs and research ethics</li> <li>You have 6+ years of experience in an <em>in vivo</em> research environment, with a minimum of 3 years in an industry setting, including <em>in vitro, in vivo,</em> and <em>ex vivo</em> techniques; an Animal health diploma (or equivalent) is considered an asset </li> <li>Managing competing priorities comes with ease for you, and you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment</li> <li>You take pride in being a self-motivated person, fast learner, team player, and creative problem solver</li> <li>You have excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills, and are known for your accountability and reliability</li> <li>You are able to lift up to 25 kg, and are comfortable with long periods of standing and bending throughout your day</li> <li>You are able to work at least one weekend day per week</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p> <p>AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $75,800 - $94,700 annually, commensurate with your education and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, annual bonus dependent on team and company performance, and a 6% (non-match) RRSP contribution. &