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73700BRJob Posting Title:Animal Care TechnicianDepartment:Research-Research AdministrationAutoReqId:73700BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description:At Boston Childrens Hospital, the quality of our care and our inclusive hospital working environment lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, were committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
This position involves assisting, and providing support to animal care operations. Responsibilities include basic daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals in a research environment. Strong attention to detail when observing animals and completing documentation is necessary.
This Animal Technician I will be responsible for:
Assembling and preparing animal cages/racks and related equipment for cage change outs, or newly arriving animals according to instructions
Operating equipment such as tunnel washers, cage washers, bottle washers and autoclaves
Maintaining clean, orderly and sanitized work areas on a regular basis and completing area documentation
Maintaining the health and well being of laboratory animals by providing a stable sanitized environment with quality food and water, and completing area documentation
Basic daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals housed in a research environment
Performing and recording daily animal health observations, communicating adverse findings to the veterinarian technicians to ensure animal care standards are in keeping with applicable laws and regulatory guidelines (Animal Welfare Act, USDA, AAALAC, and IACUC)
Identifying basic animal care issues such as sick and dead animals, and overcrowded cages, and notifying a Technician II or III
Maintaining ARCH Animal Care Documentation
Observing Safety and Personal Hygiene Procedures
To qualify, you must have:
A high school level of education and the ability to read and understand written instructions. No prior experience required
The ability to work directly with animals (including mice and rats), with no preexisting allergies to animals, hair or dander
The ability to lift 50 lbs., box carry 30 lbs, and push or pull up to 100 lbs, amongst other physical tasks, which shall be verified by a physical preplacement assessment conducted by our designated partner.
The willingness to be fit tested and wear a N95 mask (by being clean shaven for proper and necessary fit) or alternatively if necessary a PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) as required in specific locations within ARCH throughout the workday
Steel toed boots are to be worn at all times
May occasionally need to report to work in the event of a disaster, or weather related event, if necessary
May occasionally be required to work on weekends, holidays, and off hours
Attention to detail when observing animals and completing documentation is necessary as employee error could cause catastrophic results to investigator research; the animals are extremely valuable and are sensitive research models
*Hours of the position are Monday Friday 7:30am-4:00pm*
Boston Childrens Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.
Boston Childrens Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only
Full Time
$44k-50k (estimate)
05/04/2024
05/19/2024
childrens.harvard.edu
CAMBRIDGE, MA
25 - 50
1991
<$5M
Hospital
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