Animal Care Technician

Who We Are:

Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:XENE) is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization of life-changing therapeutics for patients in need. We are looking for great people who thrive in a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and productive culture to join the Xenon team.

We are advancing an exciting product pipeline to address indications with high unmet medical need, including epilepsy, depression and pain. Our Phase 3 azetukalner program represents the most advanced, clinically validated potassium channel modulator in late-stage clinical development for multiple indications. In March 2026, we announced positive topline data from our Phase 3 X-TOLE2 study of azetukalner in focal onset seizures (FOS), and we anticipate submitting a New Drug Application to the Food and Drug Administration in the third quarter of 2026.

Our Phase 3 epilepsy program also includes a second FOS study, X-TOLE3, which would support regulatory submissions outside the U.S., and the X-ACKT study in primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, which would support regulatory submissions for an additional epilepsy indication. We also have multiple Phase 3 azetukalner clinical trials underway in major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar depression (BPD), based on topline data from our Phase 2 X-NOVA clinical trial.

In addition, we are proud of our strong heritage in human genetics, deep understanding of ion channel biology, and expertise in novel chemistries to enable potent, selective ion channel targeting. We continue to advance an early-stage pipeline of novel therapeutic candidates, including Phase 1 studies for XEN
1701 (targeting Nav
1.7) and XEN
1120 (targeting Kv7), which are important pain targets. Backed by a strong balance sheet to support our growth plans, we continue to build a fully integrated, premier neuroscience company with strong discovery, clinical development, corporate, and commercial operations.

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician for the Resource Facility, to join our animal care team. This position will provide husbandry and facility maintenance to support preclinical research in drug discovery. The successful candidate has experience handling and ensuring the welfare of animals, holds high ethical standards in animal care, and is responsible and detail-oriented. You will be working in an accredited research facility holding Good Animal Practices (G.A.P.) certification from the Canadian Council on Animal Care (C.C.A.C).

This position reports to the Manager, Resource Facility and will be in the Vancouver, BC, Canada location. The level of the position will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and industry experience. This role is an on-site, lab-based position requiring up to five on-site days per week.

• Perform routine husbandry duties associated with animal care for mice and rats.
• Ensure cleanliness of the entire facility, including but not limited to, cleaning and disinfecting floors, surfaces, cage systems, and equipment maintenance.
• Monitor and ensure overall health and welfare of animals in accordance with CCAC guidelines.
• Conduct daily health checks of all animals and keep detailed documents and records.
• Receive incoming animals ordered from vendors.
• Maintain animal health records within environmental facility parameters.
• Ensure data is entered into software systems and organize health records in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Remove biohazardous waste, sharps, and other biological waste as per established procedures.
• Monitor and maintain inventory supply (feed, bedding, etc.); seek to ensure procedure rooms are always stocked and functional.
• Collect tissue samples for genotyping.
• Assist and participate in technical procedures and studies in collaboration with in vivo Research Associates.
• Assist with formulation preparation.
• Use professional concepts and SOPs to solve a variety of problems.
• Routinely performs weighing animals, anesthesia administration and euthanasia.
• Work within established guidelines, policies, SOPs and safety requirements.
• Prioritize urgent and…