ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN, 670 Facility

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Laboratory Animal Care Technician to perform a variety of tasks related to the care of laboratory animals at the Animal Science Center. This position includes responsibilities such as providing food and water, cleaning cages, observing animal health, and maintaining accurate records. The role requires a high school diploma and prefers some experience in animal care, along with knowledge of animal husbandry methods and laboratory operations.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Previous animal care experience preferred.
• ALAT certification is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide feed and water, and basic husbandry care.
• Cleans and sanitizes cages according to prescribed standards.
• Observes animals daily to assess health.

Skills

Knowledge of animal husbandry

Knowledge of laboratory operations

Time management

Flexibility

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Perform a variety of tasks related to the care of all Animal Science Centers laboratory animals and the maintenance of the animal facilities. Some of those species being mice, rats, zebrafish, zebra finches, and more. Technicians can be rotated across facilities and at times assigned specifically to facilities needing coverage.

Responsibilities include :

• Provide feed and water, and basic husbandry care
• Cleans and sanitizes cages according to prescribed standards
• Observes animals daily to assess health, environmental conditions, and social environment
• Maintains accurate and up to date cage cards, animal histories, and other records as required
• Receive and house newly arrived animals from approved vendors according to established procedures
• Maintain housing rooms, storage areas, and procedure rooms daily including sweeping and mopping floors; sanitizing equipment
• Practices safety, environmental, and biosecurity control methods
• Completing duties as assigned in both ABSL-1 and ABSL-2 facilities

Required Skills

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of animal husbandry requirements, methods, and techniques
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and / or procedures
• Foster positive and constructive workplace relations
• Time management of assigned duties when working independently
• Flexibility working in a changing environment
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to animal husbandry
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms and progress
• Communicate clearly and effectively across multiple streams, computer, tablet, smartphone

Requirements / Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Some previous animal care experience preferred.
• ALAT certification (not required)

Why work at BU?

Animal Science Center is committed to your professional development and providing opportunities for you to pursue your professional goals. Boston University's benefit package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off. Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Noteworthy : the remission benefit extends to dependents as well.

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.