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Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Dynacare
Brampton, ON
Contract
We’re looking for a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to join our Core lab team in Brampton, Ontario. You will be responsible for the preparation of samples and/or reagents for routine…
Added 4 days ago
Lab Technician
Cameco Corporation
Port Hope, ON
Full-time
Post-secondary diploma (technician or technologist) in environmental, chemical or biotechnology
Added 4 days ago
Registered Technologist, CEN Laboratory
Scarborough Health Network
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
Part-time
Job Number: JR106951 Job Title: Registered Technologist, CEN Laboratory Union: OPSEU Union: OPSEU Job Category: Paramedical Hospital Location: Centenary Site Job Type: Temporary (Fixed…
Added 17 days ago
AD Technologist
AtomVie Global Radiopharma Inc.
Hamilton, ON
Full-time
The AD Laboratory Technologist is responsible for routine laboratory housekeeping and maintenance, supporting the laboratory team to maintain a clean, organized and GMP-compliant…
Added 17 days ago
AD Technologist
AtomVie Global Radiopharma
Hamilton, ON
Up to $53,000 CAD / year
Full-time
The AD Laboratory Technologist is responsible for routine laboratory housekeeping and maintenance, supporting the laboratory team to maintain a clean, organized and GMP-compliant…
Added 21 days ago
Medical Lab Technician (OPSEU LAB) - Microbiology
LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services
Toronto, ON · Etobicoke, ON
Full-time
We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results…
Added 21 days ago
Medical Lab Technician (OPSEU LAB) - Microbiology
LifeLabs
Toronto, ON
We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results…
Added 1 month ago
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Dynacare
Brampton, ON
Contract
Are YOU our next Medical Laboratory Technologist?
Added 1 month ago
Facilities & Maintenance Technician
Future Fields
Edmonton, AB
$60,000 to $78,000 CAD / year
Full-time
…a 1950s brick warehouse housing our offices and upper-floor lab, and Instar, a repurposed 1980s facility transformed via a $3M buildout into an insect-rearing space and cleanroom. Together,…
Added 19 days ago
Mechanical Engineering Technologist
Ecolab Inc.
Calgary, AB
Full-time
As a Mechanical Engineering Technologist at CoolIT Systems, you will support the design, testing, and manufacturing of advanced liquid cooling solutions for data centers, enterprise…
Added 1 month ago
Mechanical Engineering Technologist
Ecolab
Calgary, AB · CAN-Calgary Office Quarry Park
Full-time
As a Mechanical Engineering Technologist at CoolIT Systems, you will support the design, testing, and manufacturing of advanced liquid cooling solutions for data centers, enterprise…
Added 1 month ago
Laboratory Assistant (BCGEU) - Temporary - Full Time - Gibsons, BC
LifeLabs
Gibsons, BC
Full-time
We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results…
Added 1 month ago
Lab Technician or Associate, Comparative Medicine (2 Year Contract)
Amgen
Burnaby, BC · Canada - Burnaby
Full-time
Registered Veterinary Technologist/Technician (RVT)
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Educational Laboratory Technologist ll
SAIT
Calgary, AB
Temporary
Job classification: A5107 - Ed. Lab. Technologist II
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Accessibility Advisor
Algoma University
Brampton, ON
$72,587 to $90,733 CAD / year
Temporary, Full-Time (35 hrs/week) - One (1) year contract
Added 22 days ago
Quality Control Inspector - Contract
Ecolab Inc.
Calgary, AB
Full-time
Collaborate with the lab manager to complete daily activities involving quality as receiving and in-process control.
Added 28 days ago
Quality Control Inspector - Contract
Ecolab
Calgary, AB · CAN-Calgary Plant Starfield
Full-time
Collaborate with the lab manager to complete daily activities involving quality as receiving and in-process control.
Added 2 months ago
School of Health Sciences - Nursing Lab Clinical Technologist (Leave Replacement)
Canadore College Careers
North Bay, Ontario
Contract Duration: August 24, 2026 to December 22, 2026 (subject to change)

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Amgen

Lab Technician or Associate, Comparative Medicine (2 Year Contract)

Burnaby, BC, Canada
Canada - Burnaby, Canada

Pay: 55,387.70 CAD - 74,936.30 CAD
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 17, 2026

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Career Category

Scientific

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission - to serve patients living with serious illnesses - drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Lab Technician or Associate, Comparative Medicine (2 Year Contract)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will support animal-based studies, husbandry, and vivarium operations while providing technical and laboratory support for in vivo research.

Responsibilities:

Perform husbandry activities such as cage changing, cage wash, facility sanitation, and routine maintenance activities.
Assist with veterinary health monitoring and triage activities as needed.
Perform safe handling and restraint of rodents.
Support vivarium operations, including 5S (Lean management), inventory management, and facility organization.
Develop technical competence and proficiency in in vivo methods (e.g., dosing, sample collection, physiological monitoring) and laboratory procedures for animal models; apply these skills while following established study protocols and animal health care procedures.
Collaborate with management, veterinarians, peers, and research partners to support vivarium operations and animal-based studies.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of biosecurity principles, including opportunistic disease transmission, prevention, and control.
Recognize routine technical problems and recommend or implement solutions within established procedures, escalating issues as appropriate.
Recognize and respond appropriately to facility alarms following established procedures.
Follow guidance documents, methods, and study protocols to support animal-based studies.
Assist with planning and scheduling assigned daily work activities while appropriately prioritizing tasks within established priorities.
Accurately complete data management and documentation in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements.
Establish effective working relationships within the team and actively participate in departmental and cross-functional activities.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The detail-oriented professional we seek is a great teammate with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree and 2 years of laboratory rodent handling experience

High school diploma / GED and 4 years of laboratory rodent handling experience

Ability to provide occasional on-call coverage and work outside of regular business hours, including limited weekend and holiday coverage, as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant Bachelor of Science
RLAT certification through CALAS (Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
Registered Veterinary Technologist/Technician (RVT)
Experience working in a research environment with vivarium operations.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures while demonstrating sound judgement in routine situations.
Ability to independently perform assigned responsibilities after training while seeking guidance for unfamiliar or complex situations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to a collaborative and respectful work environment.
Demonstrated accountability, integrity, and ethical conduct in the performance of daily responsibilities.
Candidate must be comfortable with regular lifting and/or moving of up to 20kg (50lb).

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers the following to staff on contract:

An option of a comprehensive health benefits package, or an additional 10% “in lieu of benefits” allowance
Award-winning time-off plans and annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
Robust Learning and Development opportunities

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

careers.amgen.com

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Salary Range

55,387.70 CAD - 74,936.30 CAD

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Responsibilities

The role involves supporting animal-based studies through husbandry, vivarium operations, and technical laboratory support. Responsibilities include performing rodent handling, health monitoring, and maintaining facility organization according to study protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a high school diploma with 4 years of experience, an associate degree with 2 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree. Proficiency in laboratory rodent handling and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, are required.

Skills

Rodent handling
Vivarium operations
Animal husbandry
Veterinary health monitoring
In vivo research
Dosing
Sample collection
Physiological monitoring
Biosecurity
Lean management
Data management
Laboratory procedures
Animal health care
Technical documentation
Inventory management

Benefits

Retirement and savings plan
Group medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus
Stock-based long-term incentives
Time-off plans

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Comparative Medicine
Vivarium
Rodent Handling
Husbandry
In Vivo
Biotech
Laboratory Technician
Animal Models
Biosecurity
Lean Management
5S
Veterinary Technician
RLAT
CALAS
Research Environment
Compliance
Data Management
Animal Welfare
Facility Sanitation
Triage

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