Become a vital member of the Amgen team as a Lab Technician specializing in Comparative Medicine. This role focuses on supporting animal-based research while coordinating vivarium operations over a 2-year contract.
Your responsibilities will encompass husbandry activities, assisting with veterinary care, and applying in vivo techniques. Ideal candidates will have a background in rodent handling and an eagerness to expand their expertise in a dynamic research workplace committed to patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
• Carry out routine husbandry and maintenance tasks
• Support veterinary health monitoring and triage efforts
• Safely handle and restrain various rodent species
• Participate in managing inventory and facility organization




• Adhere to established protocols during studies
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with relevant experience
• High school diploma with extensive laboratory animal handling experience
• Willingness to provide on-call coverage as required
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Comfort with lifting objects up to 20kg (50lb)
Help drive innovation in biotechnology and improve patient lives through your dedication at Amgen.
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📌 Amgen Lab Technician in Comparative Studies (Burnaby)
🏢 Amgen Inc. (IR)
📍 Burnaby