Lab Animal Caretaker

Found in: Resume Library US A2 - 1 week ago


Boston Massachusetts, United States Tufts University Full time
Overview:
Tufts (Tufts CMS) in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research provides facilities, services, and information to facilitate effective research using laboratory animals at Tufts University and Tufts Medical Center in Boston and Tufts University in Medford. Tufts CMS is also obligated to ensure that animal care procedures and animal experimentation comply with federal, state, and local regulations. The management and operation of the animal care activities of all sites are integral to the animal care and use program. All centralized facilities are located within a 2-block radius, either in Boston or Medford and house in excess of 40,000 animals daily.

What You'll Do:
The Laboratory Animal Caretaker, under the supervision of the Animal Care Supervisors, will be responsible for the daily husbandry of laboratory animals, the monitoring of room environment, the sanitation of the facilities, and the maintenance of associated equipment.   

What We're Looking For:
Basic Requirements:

0-2 years of related experience.

Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of a High School diploma or GED.

Must be able to read, write and understand verbal, as well as written instructions.  

Must be able to work under conditions of animal odors, heat and humidity from cage washing rooms, and biohazardous materials and chemicals used in research.  

Must be able to regularly lift and carry weights of approximately 50 pounds.  

Must be able to work with a variety of research animals, including rodents, dogs, pigs, cats, rabbits, ruminants and ferrets.  

Upon proper training, must be able to euthanize animals.    

Special Work Schedule Requirements:
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6AM-2:30PM, some weekends and holidays.


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