Animal Care Support Technician - University of Massachusetts Medical School

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the supervision of the Animal Facility Supervisor or Designee, the Animal Care Technician performs a variety of duties related to the care of laboratory animals. Primary responsibilities are to maintain a clean and healthy environment for laboratory animals.  The position is considered essential, and as such requires weekend, holiday and off hour’s coverage as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform routine maintenance and sanitization of rooms and associated equipment within the vivarium
• Keep assigned work areas stocked with supplies needed for routine operation of the area
• Collect and dispose of waste
• Maintain animal room records; e.g., census, sanitation, enrichment, feeding, and animal identification.
• Maintain validation records of equipment and room maintenance records of assigned areas
• Operate commonly used equipment including machines used for washing and sterilizing items
• Record accurate documentation necessary for regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance with all UMMS policies and local, state and federal laws governing the use of research animals

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Must have the ability to travel to off-site locations and respond to matters of urgency
• Basic computer skills e.g., familiar with Microsoft Office and related hardware
• Ability to work in an environment containing allergens, physical and biological hazards, and all species of animals. Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE).  Minimum PPE; scrubs, exam gloves, head cover, dust mask, shoe covers.  additional PPE, e.g.  safety glasses, face shield, jump suit, respirator may be required for some areas.   Shower may be required