Job Title: Animal Care Technician
Duration: Expected to be a 12 months contract with the possibility of extension.
Location: Cambridge MA 02141
Pay Rate: $28 - $32
Featured Benefits
Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA
401(k)
Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws
Occasional OT since we do rotate weekends and holidays due to care of the animals.
Tops skills:
- Animal care
- Minor technical skills
- Attention to details
- Computer skills
Purpose:
- To maintain and operate equipment, supplies, facilities, and model systems in direct support of essential in/ex vivo research or develop projects under supervision
Responsibilities:
- Completely follow established procedures and protocols with supervision according to required schedules (including off-hours, weekends, and holidays)
- Recognize, clearly communicate, and document procedural variances
- Maintain laboratory equipment, including sanitization, and stocking supplies when appropriate
- Independently perform basic in vivo techniques in multiple species. Learn and effectively implement new advanced in/ex vivo techniques
- Observe performance of and troubleshoot instrumentation
- Complete all assigned and required trainings prior to deadlines and act as a mentor to junior staff for basic techniques
- Use experience and training to make decisions to execute responsibilities
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in field. Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences. Perform routine and complex tasks competently. Impact projects mostly through direct support of in/ex vivo research activities
- Documentation of tasks and observations, and adherence to designated task schedules and departmental Standard Operating Procedures
- Understand and adhere to corporate standards and regulatory requirements regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable
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Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Referral program
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Animal Care: 1 year (Required)
- in/ex vivo : 1 year (Required)
- laboratory / research : 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
