Laboratory Animal Technician

4 weeks ago


Boston, United States Pride Health Full time

Pride Health is hiring a Laboratory Animal Technician for one of its clients in Boston, Massachusetts.

This is a 3-month contract with a possible extension with competitive pay and benefits.

Location – Boston, Massachusetts – 02215

Length of assignment - 3 months

Pay range - $20 - $25 per hour.

Job Summary

Provides daily husbandry care and maintenance required for the health and cleanliness of research animals and their housing facilities by established procedures and schedules that adhere to State and Federal regulations and accrediting agencies guidelines (AAALAC). Reports to the Supervisor of the Animal Research Facility.

Job Duties

  • Provides daily husbandry care to research animals according to department standard operating procedures, state and federal regulations, and accrediting agency guidelines.
  • These duties include but are not limited to, providing clean sanitized caging material, fresh food and water, and environmental enrichment on a scheduled and as-needed basis.
  • Monitors animal health and well-being in assigned areas.
  • Reports all signs of illness to the Supervisor immediately.
  • Completes all required reporting documents and cage notification cards.
  • Operates bio-safety cabinets, Animal Transfer Stations, chemical foamers, hydraulic lifts, and specialized ventilated racks (if applicable).
  • Reports all deficiencies immediately to the Supervisor.
  • Houses newly arriving animal colonies according to department standard operating procedures. Ensures that orders match the posted incoming animal log and assigned cage cards.
  • Reports errors immediately to the Supervisor.
  • Monitors environmental parameters of assigned holding rooms for temperature and humidity. Records all information on the room log.
  • Report any deviations in acceptable ranges to the Supervisor immediately.

Requirements

  • Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • COVID+ booster required.
  • Certificate 1 preferred: Asst Laboratory Animal Tech,
  • Certificate 2 preferred: Laboratory Animal Technician
  • Knowledge of routine rodent handling/restraint and technical procedures.
  • Previous work experience with laboratory animals.
  • Experience:
  • 1-3 years related work experience required.
  • One year of experience working with animals or in a lab animal environment.
  • Abilities:
  • Must not be overly allergic to animals to affect the ability to work with laboratory animals.
  • Must be able to follow detailed instructions and carry through with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work well as part of a team.
  • Basic familiarity with computers.
  • Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
  • Written Communications:
  • Ability to read and write in English to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families, and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
  • Oral Communications:
  • Ability to understand spoken English to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families, and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
  • Knowledge:
  • Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge is not required.
  • Teamwork:
  • Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff, and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information, or deliver services.
  • Customer Service:
  • Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.


“Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. “



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