Animal behaviour training and research support define this UBC technician role in Vancouver, with daily care for swine research models.

Working with ICORD’s Kwon Laboratory, the Research Technician supports spinal cord function studies through behavioural preparation, animal care, and experimental procedures. The position is based predominantly at UBC’s Animal Care Services facility, with regular meetings near Vancouver General Hospital. Responsibilities include positive reinforcement training, postoperative support, health monitoring, imaging assistance, documentation, and collaboration with veterinarians and research staff.

Key Responsibilities:

- Acclimate animals to the facility setting
- Implement individualized target and clicker training plans




- Conduct daily health inspections and report findings
- Assist with medications, biosamples, imaging, and technical procedures
- Maintain health records, logs, and ethics documentation

Requirements:

- Relevant technical program or university degree
- Minimum three years of related experience
- Experience with laboratory animals, especially swine, preferred
- Positive reinforcement and animal behaviour training experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 40 kilograms

Support ICORD research with animal behaviour training, welfare-focused care, technical procedures, and accurate research documentation.

📌 Animal Behaviour Research Technician (Vancouver)
🏢 The University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver