In Vivo Specialist, Research

• Overseeing day-of-study activities
• supporting efficient and high-quality study execution
• Collaborating with study leads, scientists, and cross-functional teammates, ensuring alignment on study protocols, animal welfare considerations, and animal macro- and micro-environment requirements of in vivo studies
• Providing technical support, troubleshooting, and problem-solving solutions, while identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practices to optimize workflow efficiency
• Contributing to the preparation of Animal Use Protocols (AUPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to comply with CCAC Regulations and Guidelines
• Ensuring accurate recording of in vivo data across all studies, and supporting teammates with data analysis as required
• Training and mentoring team members to ensure compliance with safety policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
• Performing in vivo and ex vivo techniques to support study objectives, applying deep technical expertise in in vivo procedures
• Carrying out daily health assessments and clinical observations, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and accurate documentation
• Preparing and maintaining laboratory spaces, equipment, and consumables required for in vivo and ex vivo work
• Preparing and aliquoting reagents required for in vivo studies

• You provide the highest level of animal care while overseeing and performing in vivo activities
• You are experienced with animal handling, dosing (IV, IP, SQ), and blood collection, and have a strong understanding of the 3Rs and research ethics
• You have 6+ years of experience in an in vivo research environment
• a BSc, MSc, and/or experience with in vitro and ex vivo techniques are considered assets
• Managing competing priorities comes with ease for you, and you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment
• You take pride in being a self-motivated person, fast learner, team player, and creative problem solver
• You have excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills, and are known for your accountability and reliability
• You are able to lift up to 25 kg, and are comfortable with long periods of standing and bending throughout your day
• You are able to work at least one weekend day per week

a BSc, MSc, and/or experience with in vitro and ex vivo techniques are considered assets

• equity
• annual bonus dependent on team and company performance
• 6% (non-match) RRSP contribution
• CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance
• annual vacation
• opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• professional development opportunities
• comprehensive health benefits
• Scientific and technical mentorship