Senior Animal Care Technician

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

WPI's Research Department is seeking a Senior Animal Care Technician to provide animal care and husbandry for small laboratory animals across multiple WPI facilities. This is a temporary 10 hours per week position for 12 months.

Responsibilities include high-level animal care, regulatory compliance, equipment operation, and mentoring junior staff. AALAT certification must be pursued within two years.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required with 2+ years experience as Animal Care Attendant in a vivarium.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2+ years experience as Animal Care Attendant in a vivarium.
• Must be willing and able to obtain ALAT certification within two years of starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide top level animal care and husbandry to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (WPI, IACUC, OLAW, AAALAC, EHS, USDA).
• Follow all animal welfare regulations and the ethical use of animals in research.
• Operate equipment including cage washer, dump station, autoclaves, and anesthesia machines.
• Mentor/train/lead small teams of Animal Care Attendants in vivarium upkeep.

Skills

Animal care

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Vivarium operations

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Autoclaves

Cage washer

Anesthesia machines

Waste/dump station

Job description

JOB TITLE

Senior Animal Care Technician

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center - LSBC - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

WPI's Research Department is seeking a Senior Animal Care Technician to provide animal care and husbandry to a variety of small laboratory animals across multiple WPI facilities. This is a temporary 10 hours per week position for 12 months.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Provide top level animal care and husbandry to ensure compliance with regulatory 60 bodies: WPI, IACUC, OLAW, AAALAC, EHS, and USDA.
• Follow all animal welfare regulations and the ethical use of animals in research.
• Operation of various equipment including cage washer, dump station, autoclaves, and anesthesia machines is required.
• Mentor/Train/Lead small teams of Animal Care Attendants in all aspects of animal care and vivarium maintenance.
• Assist with the conduct of large animal studies under USDA regulations.
• Perform and assist with administrative tasks, paying close attention to detail and ensuring compliance with regulatory documentation requirements.
• Process animal cages safely and efficiently, in accordance with established policies, guidelines, procedures, and regulations.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree required with 2+ years experience as Animal Care Attendant in a vivarium Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2+ years experience as Animal Care Attendant in a vivarium Must be willing and able to obtain Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within two years of starting in Senior Animal Care Technician role.
• Must be available for early morning delivery and intake of animals (USDA species).
• Must work a flexible schedule including weekends and holiday rotations.

Compensation

Hourly pay rate: $26 per hour depending on experience.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

About WPI

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinary students, talented and dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being. It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.