Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology Technician ( DART)

About Us

At ITR Laboratories Canada Inc, our mission is to bring new medicines to the world and help improve the health and well-being of individuals across the globe. ITR Laboratories Canada has been servicing the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries for over 35 years and has established itself as a trusted partner worldwide in drug safety assessment services. As an early-stage contract research organization (CRO), our work supports Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) programs to assist in the discovery and development process of new drug therapies.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking an Animal Health Technician-DART (DART-Toxicology Technician) to join our team and continue our work while maintaining the highest standard of animal welfare in mind. As a Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology Technician (DART), you play an important role in the proper conduct of a study. You will be directly responsible for carrying out activities with animals as part of a study plan in order to assess the safety of a specified drug. Working closely with Team Leaders, your fellow technicians, and Study Directors, you will collect data from ongoing studies and report on observations and findings.

General Responsibilities

• Sets up animal rooms for DART studies (including supplies and equipment).
• Performs activities related to general animal husbandry: animal handling, feeding, and ensuring maintenance of a clean and healthy environment.
• Administers therapeutic agents through various routes.
• Collects biological samples (ex. blood).
• Participates in training to develop advanced animal-related competencies.
• Collects biometric data on DART studies.
• Records and reports changes in animal health through observed clinical signs.
• Uses, maintains, and calibrates equipment.
• Keeps meticulous daily records and adheres to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and GLPs.
• Reports any unforeseen issues immediately to the Team Leader and Veterinarian Services.
• Performs any other study-related duties as required.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with the in-life setup and conduct of DART (developmental and reproductive toxicology) studies (segments I, II, and III) in addition to experience in identifying abnormal lesions of the female reproductive system and fetal malformations (visceral, skeletal, etc.).
• College diploma in Animal Health Technology, or a college diploma or bachelor’s degree in Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Veterinary, Nursing, or equivalent.
• Experience in handling animals is a definite asset.
• Experience in a laboratory or other scientific environment is a plus.
• Must be available to work full time: 37.5 hours/week.
• Able to work flexible timelines and additional hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to push, pull, and carry weight up to/around 20kg (44 lbs).
• Must have good attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and a high sense of responsibility.
• Ability to read and write in English; bilingualism is an asset.

ITR Laboratories Offers You

• Job stability (permanency).
• Company issued uniform and safety equipment (PPE).
• ITR Day - paid.
• Group benefit coverage (health insurance plan and group RRSP):
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Additional health coverage
    • RRSP with employer contribution
• A stimulating and friendly work environment.
• On-site training programs and career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking on location.
• Company events.

To apply, please visit the Careers section of our website or go to: https://www.itrlab.com/careers/ and include a cover letter with your Curriculum Vitae.

Start Date: ASAP