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Animal Care Technologist, Crc Facilities (24500406410709)
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Position Number: 5458630
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Agriculture - Animal Science

Animal Care Technologist, Crc Facilities (24500406410709)

Tracking Code: 24500406410709

Job Description
The Animal Science Center is part of the Office of Research, a group dedicated to aiding the research community in navigating the lifecycle of their work; from finding funding, to creating proposals, to helping inventions find their way to the public.

We are a diverse group of passionate individuals who have a deep appreciation for research animals and their importance to advancing scientific discoveries. Our mission is for animal care and welfare to be maintained at the highest standards according to Institutional, local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures.

Summary

Perform a variety of tasks related to the care of all Animal Science Center's laboratory animals and the maintenance of the animal facilities. Some of those species being mice, rats, zebra finches, and more.

Responsibilities include

Provide feed and water, and basic husbandry care
Cleans and sanitizes cages according to prescribed standards
Observes animals daily to assess health, environmental conditions, and social environment
Maintains accurate and up to date cage cards, animal histories, and other records as required
Receive and house newly arrived animals from approved vendors according to established procedures
Maintain housing rooms, storage areas, and procedure rooms daily including sweeping and mopping floors; sanitizing equipment
Practices safety, environmental, and biosecurity control methods
Completing duties as assigned in both ABSL-1 and ABSL-2 facilities

Required Skills
Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of animal husbandry requirements, methods, and techniques
Knowledge of laboratory operations and/or procedures
Foster positive and constructive workplace relations
Time management of assigned duties when working independently
Flexibility working in a changing environment
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to animal husbandry
Attention to detail -Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms and progress
Communicate clearly and effectively across multiple streams; computer, tablet, smartphone

Requirements/Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
1 year of experience in the field or related setting ALAT certification (not required)

Why work at BU?

Animal Science Center is committed to your professional development and providing opportunities for you to pursue your professional goals. Boston Universitys benefit package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off. Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Noteworthy: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Job Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 25

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