Job Details
The Animal Technician II provides routine husbandry care of laboratory animals and their housing facilities following standardized laboratory procedures which adhere to State and Federal regulations. Works with Lead Animal Technician as needed. May assist with research staff as needed.Hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm.Rotation of Weekends and holidays would be required.Responsibilities:Provides food, water, and basic husbandry care for animals on a scheduled or as needed basis following Standard Operating ProceduresObserves animals on a daily basis to assess health, environmental conditions, and social environment and report all findingsConduct and Report weekly CensusReceives and houses animal shipments in appropriate roomsMaintains animal rooms, procedure rooms on a daily basis including sweeping and mopping floors; sanitizes equipment according to established proceduresRecords all information on room log and report any deviations to Lead Tech immediatelyPractices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methodsIf needed, assist with Lead Animal Technician and be able to back-up Lead Animal Technician during absencesMay provide technical assistance with animals (breeding)Interact with other groups (Researchers), as neededSome cage wash duties may be assignedPerforms miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedQualifications:High school diploma or equivalent1-3 years of experience in an animal facilityALAT certification (Note: This is a requirement, so if you aren't currently certified, you must sit for the exam after 18 months from date of hire.)Must be able to work well with-in a team and work with minimal supervisionAbility to navigate at a basic level with computersApplicants must work with soiled animal bedding.Must be able to lift 50 lb feed bags, push and pull racks up and down a ramp,Must be able to stand for 6 hoursJoslin values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage diversity applicants.Joslin Diabetes Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is the policy of Joslin to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, marital/parental status, disability status, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.