The Animal Science Center is part of the Office of Research (http://www.bu.edu/researchsupport/) , a group dedicated to aiding the research community in navigating the lifecycle of their work, from finding funding to creating proposals to helping inventions find their way to the public.

The Materials Management Technician will be part of a team that will process all animal caging and supplies used in the care of research laboratory animals. This position will be responsible for keeping all cagewash areas operating smoothly, including routine maintenance on cagewash equipment. The team will spearhead energy saving projects and continuous improvement initiatives involving its activities. The team will maintain facility supplies in an organized manner and deliver clean supplies as needed. Will perform other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for the generous tuition remission (https://www.bu.edu/hr/learningbu/tuition-remission/) at Boston University.

Required Skills

High School diploma or GED, experience with machinery a plus.

Complete Initial Health Questionnaire

Complete OSHA Respiratory Medical Evaluation Questionnaire

TB skin test within past year / TB skin test within past 6 months if working with NHPs

Proof of two Measles, Mumps, or Rubella vaccinations or positive measles titer

Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDAP) vaccination if not vaccinated within past 10 years

Functional capacity evaluation - A functional capacity evaluation is set of tests, practices, and observations that are combined to determine the ability of the evaluated person to function in a variety of circumstances, most often employment, in an objective manner.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

CURRENT BOSTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES Represented by L2324 click? here (http://www.bu.edu/hr/forms-documents/application-for-clerical-or-technical-promotion-or-transfer/) ?to apply for this position. All other applicants (both internal and external), please use the {Apply} section on this page.

Required Experience