Laboratory Animal Care Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement and commuting

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston, MA is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide husbandry and care to laboratory animals, maintain inventory and records, and perform facility sanitation.

The role requires weekend and holiday work, the ability to work independently with little supervision, and daily exposure to animals and their waste products. Requires a high school diploma and at least two years of animal care experience; ALAT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• A minimum of two years of animal care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate animal care for assigned responsibilities.
• Follow schedules for husbandry, care and housing of laboratory animals.
• Feed, water, and clean cages for assigned animals.
• Report animal health or behavioral problems to staff.
• Maintain animal inventory and room maintenance records.
• Cover and work in most areas of the animal facility.
• Report facilities issues to Director.
• Provide on-the-job training to new animal technicians.
• Assist with receiving and processing animals and supplies; sanitize equipment.
• Operate cage-wash, autoclave and related equipment.
• Prepare caging supplies for use in the facility.
• Perform euthanasia on small laboratory animals.
• Participate in meetings and training as scheduled.

Skills

Animal care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

ALAT certification preferred

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston, MA is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide husbandry and care to laboratory animals, maintain inventory and records, and perform facility sanitation.

The role requires weekend and holiday work, the ability to work independently with little supervision, and daily exposure to animals and their waste products. Requires a high school diploma and at least two years of animal care experience; ALAT certification is preferred.