Support murine heart and lung research at UBC through animal handling, experimental procedures, and biological sample processing. Work within a multidisciplinary preclinical program.
As an In Vivo Research Assistant/Technician 2, you will support research at the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation at St. Paul’s Hospital. The work includes oxidative stress, inflammation, transfusion medicine, and hematologic disorders. You will initially work under supervision, then perform assigned duties independently after training and demonstrated competency.
Key Responsibilities: Perform animal handling, restraint, dosing, and blood sampling
Maintain rodent colonies, health checks, breeding, and records
Conduct necropsies, tissue collection, and sample delivery




Provide animal care and post-operative monitoring
Support laboratory upkeep, equipment, supplies, and SOPs
Requirements: High school graduation and related additional training
Minimum two years of related experience or equivalent
Ability to safely lift 20 kilograms
Ability to follow animal, biosafety, chemical, and laboratory safety procedures
Availability for rotating weekend, holiday, and after-hours duties
Apply animal handling, colony maintenance, and sample processing skills to UBC preclinical heart and lung research.

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📌 In Vivo Animal Research Technician (British Columbia)
🏢 The University of British Columbia
📍 British Columbia