Animal Technician (Animal Facility)
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Boston, MA, United States
Overview
The Animal Technician provides routine husbandry care of laboratory animals across multiple animal facilities following standardized laboratory procedures which adhere to State and Federal regulations. Works with Lead Animal Technician as needed. May assist with research staff as needed.
Weekends and holidays are required.
We require that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
Perform husbandry care for laboratory animals on a multi-building campus including daily health/cage checks, housing/procedure room checks, and cage changes following Standard Operating Procedures
Perform routine cleaning and sanitization of animal rooms and procedure rooms according to established procedures
Document completed tasks and observations and report any deviations or adverse conditions to Lead Animal Technician and/or Veterinary Technician as appropriate
Receive and house animal shipments
Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
Interact with researchers and other groups as appropriate
Provide technical assistance to researchers (breeding, study support, emergency euthanasia, animal export packing, and inter/intra building animal relocations) as needed
Assist with inter/intra building central services activities including waste management, carcass removal, equipment fumigation, housing rack installation, small equipment relocation, and cage wash duties as needed
Assist Lead Animal Technician and be able to back-up Lead Animal Technician during absences as needed
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
1-3 years of experience in an animal facility. Experience working in an AAALAC accredited facility is desired
ALAT Certification (Note: This is a requirement. If you aren't currently certified, you must sit for the exam after 18 months from date of hire.)
Must have strong attention to detail
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English
Must be able to work well within a team and independently
Must possess basic level computer skills
Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50lb on a flat surface or ramp
Must be able to stand for 6 hours
Applicants must be able to handle small rodents, soiled animal bedding, and perform euthanasia.
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
Min: USD $19.23/Hr.
Max: USD $24.04/Hr.
Location US-MA-Boston
Job ID R3913-26
# Positions 1
Category Research - Research
Pos. Type Full Time
All of the employing entities of Beth Israel Lahey Health maintain a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. The policy is to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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The Animal Technician provides routine husbandry care of laboratory animals across multiple animal facilities following standardized laboratory procedures which adhere to State and Federal regulations. Works with Lead Animal Technician as needed. May assist with research staff as needed.
Weekends and holidays are required.
We require that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
Perform husbandry care for laboratory animals on a multi-building campus including daily health/cage checks, housing/procedure room checks, and cage changes following Standard Operating Procedures
Perform routine cleaning and sanitization of animal rooms and procedure rooms according to established procedures
Document completed tasks and observations and report any deviations or adverse conditions to Lead Animal Technician and/or Veterinary Technician as appropriate
Receive and house animal shipments
Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
Interact with researchers and other groups as appropriate
Provide technical assistance to researchers (breeding, study support, emergency euthanasia, animal export packing, and inter/intra building animal relocations) as needed
Assist with inter/intra building central services activities including waste management, carcass removal, equipment fumigation, housing rack installation, small equipment relocation, and cage wash duties as needed
Assist Lead Animal Technician and be able to back-up Lead Animal Technician during absences as needed
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
1-3 years of experience in an animal facility. Experience working in an AAALAC accredited facility is desired
ALAT Certification (Note: This is a requirement. If you aren't currently certified, you must sit for the exam after 18 months from date of hire.)
Must have strong attention to detail
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English
Must be able to work well within a team and independently
Must possess basic level computer skills
Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50lb on a flat surface or ramp
Must be able to stand for 6 hours
Applicants must be able to handle small rodents, soiled animal bedding, and perform euthanasia.
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
Min: USD $19.23/Hr.
Max: USD $24.04/Hr.
Location US-MA-Boston
Job ID R3913-26
# Positions 1
Category Research - Research
Pos. Type Full Time
All of the employing entities of Beth Israel Lahey Health maintain a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. The policy is to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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