Independent Animal Care Technician - Weekend & Holidays

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide husbandry and care for laboratory animals, maintain animal inventory records, and perform facility sanitation in DLAM's Animal Facilities.

The position requires weekend and holiday work hours, the ability to work independently, and occasional overtime. ALAT certification is preferred, with a minimum of two years of animal care experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Minimum of two years of animal care experience.
• ALAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide animal care for assigned laboratory animals, including feeding and housing.
• Follow schedules for husbandry, care, and housing with minimal supervision.
• Report health or behavioral issues to appropriate staff.
• Maintain animal inventory records and room maintenance logs.
• Cover multiple areas in the animal facility as needed.
• Operate cage-wash, autoclave and related equipment; prepare cages and supplies.
• Perform euthanasia on small laboratory animals as required.
• Assist with receiving and processing incoming animals and supplies.
• Participate in meetings and ongoing training; support DLAM veterinary staff.

Skills

Animal care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalency degree

ALAT certification preferred

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide husbandry and care for laboratory animals, maintain animal inventory records, and perform facility sanitation in DLAM's Animal Facilities.

The position requires weekend and holiday work hours, the ability to work independently, and occasional overtime. ALAT certification is preferred, with a minimum of two years of animal care experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.