Animal Technician II (Animal Facility) - Joslin Diabetes Center

Overview

The Animal Technician II provides routine husbandry care of laboratory animals across multiple animal 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 8:30-5:00pm.

Weekends and holidays would be required.

As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. We require that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform husbandry care for laboratory animals on a multi-building campus including daily health/cage checks, housing/procedure room checks, and cage changes following Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitization of animal rooms and procedure rooms according to established procedures
• Document completed tasks and observations and report any deviations or adverse conditions to Lead Animal Technician and/or Veterinary Technician as appropriate
• Receive and house animal shipments
• Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
• Interact with researchers and other groups as appropriate
• Provide technical assistance to researchers (breeding, study support, emergency euthanasia, animal export packing, and inter/intra building animal relocations) as needed
• Assist with inter/intra building central services activities including waste management, carcass removal, equipment fumigation, housing rack installation, small equipment relocation, and cage wash duties as needed
• Assist Lead Animal Technician and be able to back-up Lead Animal Technician during absences as needed
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in an animal facility. Experience working in an AAALAC accredited facility is desired.
• ALAT certification (Note: This is a requirement. If you aren't currently certified, you must sit for the exam after 18 months from date of hire.)
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English
• Must be able to work well within a team and independently
• Must possess basic level computer skills
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50lb on a flat surface or ramp
• Must be able to stand for 6 hours
• Applicants must be able to handle small rodents, soiled animal bedding, and perform euthanasia.