Lab Animal Care Technician - Essential Weekend Role

UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School seeks an Animal Care Technician to keep laboratory animals in a clean, healthy environment and to observe their wellbeing. This essential role involves weekend, holiday, and off-hours coverage as needed, with responsibilities including feeding, cleaning, handling animals, administering routine meds, maintaining records, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position requires the ability to travel to off-site locations, comfort with PPE usage, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations and respond to urgent matters.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and related hardware.
• Must work in environments with allergens, hazards, and various animal species.
• Must wear PPE as required (scrubs, gloves, head cover, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Observe animal health and environment and report atypical findings.
• Perform animal husbandry: feeding, watering, cage cleaning.
• Handle, restrain, and sex laboratory animals.
• Prepare and distribute routine medications like medicated water or feed.
• Maintain vivarium rooms and equipment sanitation and cleanliness.
• Keep work areas stocked with necessary supplies.
• Collect and dispose of waste and maintain records.

Skills

Travel ability

Basic computer skills

PPE usage

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School seeks an Animal Care Technician to keep laboratory animals in a clean, healthy environment and to observe their wellbeing. This essential role involves weekend, holiday, and off-hours coverage as needed, with responsibilities including feeding, cleaning, handling animals, administering routine meds, maintaining records, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position requires the ability to travel to off-site locations, comfort with PPE usage, and