Animal behaviour training and large-animal care define this Research Technician position at UBC, primarily based at the Animal Care Services facility. Support spinal cord research involving swine.

The Research Technician supports ICORD’s Kwon Pre-clinical Group and reports to research leadership. Duties include positive reinforcement training, perioperative care, health inspections, technical procedures, and research documentation. Collaboration with animal care technicians and clinical veterinarians is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

- Acclimate arriving animals to the facility workplace
- Implement individualized target and clicker training plans
- Conduct health inspections and support postoperative care
- Prepare surgical rooms, instruments,



equipment, and supplies
- Document animal care and study activities

Requirements:

- Relevant technical program or university degree
- Three years of related experience or equivalent combination
- Experience with animal behaviour training techniques preferred
- Ability to handle large research animals safely
- Strong organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills

Apply animal training, welfare, perioperative support, and documentation skills to UBC spinal cord research involving swine.

📌 Animal Behaviour Research Technician (Vancouver)
🏢 UBC
📍 Vancouver