Animal Attendant

The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), Canadas Centre for Pandemic Research, is a world leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development for humans and animals. Located at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, VIDO is home to one of the largest and most advanced containment level 3 facilities in the world. To strengthen the preparedness for emerging infectious diseases we are currently expanding our infrastructure to include containment level 4 capacity, a GMP vaccine manufacturing facility, and a new animal housing facility. Our vision includes having the capacity to study any emerging disease in any animal model embracing a One Health approach to prevent emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in humans and animals. Position Summary Working independently with support and direction from the animal technicians and animal technician lead, the animal attendant ensures basic daily requirements of all animals are maintained. The animal attendant also performs a variety of assigned duties, both inside and outside of the animal care facilities. The animal attendant is required to work with all types of species, which are subject to change based on research requirements.