Lab Technician or Associate, Comparative Medicine (2 Year Contract)

• Perform husbandry activities such as cage changing, cage wash, facility sanitation, and routine maintenance activities.

• Assist with veterinary health monitoring and triage activities as needed.

• Perform safe handling and restraint of rodents.

• Support vivarium operations, including 5S (Lean management), inventory management, and facility organization.

• Develop technical competence and proficiency in in vivo methods (e.g., dosing, sample collection, physiological monitoring) and laboratory procedures for animal models; apply these skills while following established study protocols and animal health care procedures.

• Collaborate with management, veterinarians, peers, and research partners to support vivarium operations and animal-based studies.

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of biosecurity principles, including opportunistic disease transmission, prevention, and control.

• Recognize routine technical problems and recommend or implement solutions within established procedures, escalating issues as appropriate.

• Recognize and respond appropriately to facility alarms following established procedures.

• Follow guidance documents, methods, and study protocols to support animal-based studies.

• Assist with planning and scheduling assigned daily work activities while appropriately prioritizing tasks within established priorities.

• Accurately complete data management and documentation in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements.

• Establish effective working relationships within the team and actively participate in departmental and cross-functional activities.

Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree and 2 years of laboratory rodent handling experience OR High school diploma / GED and 4 years of laboratory rodent handling experience

• Ability to provide occasional on-call coverage and work outside of regular business hours, including limited weekend and holiday coverage, as business needs require.

• Relevant Bachelor of Science

• RLAT certification through CALAS (Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science)

• Registered Veterinary Technologist/Technician (RVT)

• Experience working in a research environment with vivarium operations.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures while demonstrating sound judgement in routine situations.

• Ability to independently perform assigned responsibilities after training while seeking guidance for unfamiliar or complex situations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to a collaborative and respectful work environment.

• Demonstrated accountability, integrity, and ethical conduct in the performance of daily responsibilities.

• Candidate must be comfortable with regular lifting and/or moving of up to 20kg (50lb).

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers the following to staff on contract:

• An option of a comprehensive health benefits package, or an additional 10% “in lieu of benefits” allowance
• Award-winning time-off plans and annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
• Robust Learning and Development opportunities