Animal Technician

ANIMAL TECHNICIAN

Posting No.: 26-0-2

Anticipated Start date: December 1, 2026

Employment Status: Temporary full-time (9:00-17:00, Monday - Friday), 12 months with opportunity for renewal

Company: Rhythm Biotherapeutics Inc.

Address: 40 Ruskin St., Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7

Number of Vacancies: 1

Wage: $70,000/year

Function: Full-time animal technician position available from December 1, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Execute preclinical studies using rodent models of myocardial infarction and atrial fibrosis.

• Conduct echocardiography, electrophysiological testing, and tissue collection.

• Prepare tissue for downstream molecular and histological analysis.

• Maintain rigorous study documentation and ensure blinding and data integrity.

• Independently identifying additional tasks (other than those assigned) which need to be performed.

• Use appropriate safety procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of biohazards.

• Assist in the training of new lab personnel.

Basic Requirements:

• Experience with cardiac surgical rodent models is essential.

• Experience with intramyocardial injections, models of myocardial infarction, echocardiography and electrophysiology testing is desirable.

• The candidate should have strong knowledge of and experience with preclinical small animal models, including but not limited to: IV/IP/SC injections, oral gavage, and terminal tissue collection.

• Molecular biology experience is desirable, including but limited to: RNA and protein extraction, RT-qPCR, ELISA, and histology.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and related experience. An MSc. degree or equivalent will be a plus.

Suitability:

• Excellent interpersonal relations and communications skills, sound judgment and ability to foster a cooperative work environment

• Strong ability to multitask

• High level of adaptability

• Attention to detail

• Ability to learn and integrate new techniques & methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

The candidate should be able to demonstrate a record of a strong work ethic and enthusiasm to work independently while being part of a research team.

Accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process relating to any specialty requirements. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

The successful candidate will be required, prior to the start of employment, to complete mandatory organizational training available online, provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, and provide an official piece of photo identification. Only persons legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. This position does not include a company-sponsored relocation package.

Qualified candidates should send a short letter of introduction describing their career path and previous expertise, CV, and the names of two references to talent.team@rthm.bio before November 1st, 2026. If the post is still up, applications are still actively being considered.