Vivarium Operations Associate I
Cambridge (USA)CompetitiveOn-siteFull time0 applicants
About this role
Job Description Summary
This role is an experienced animal care and vivarium operations position responsible for supporting research by providing high quality & consistent animal care/husbandry, vivarium operational service support and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards within a multi-building, multi-discipline research program.
Job Description
Position Location:
onsite, Cambridge, MA #LI-Onsite
This position is located at Cambridge, MA and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Please only apply if this location is accessible to you.
Responsibilities
- Principally responsible for daily husbandry to animals (predominantly rodents, some small animal USDA and zebrafish), clinical observations, maintenance of the animal facilities (sanitation of animal rooms & equipment), receipt of incoming animals & supplies, fulfilling research requests, animal transfers and relocations.
- Often responsible for ensuring compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies, and guidelines. Maintenance of relevant facility/animal records. Make independent decisions regarding operational standards/situations.
- Responsible for pursing continuous learning/professional development opportunities and enhancing/expanding skill set as time allows.
- Driven by the needs of our scientific partner/collaborator, limited routine technical procedures on animals may also be assigned.
- Other duties and responsibilities as may be required.
- Role Requirements:
- Shift will be either Sunday – Thursday or Tuesday – Saturday (determined based on business needs)
- GED or High School degree required, 2-year degree in Veterinary Technology, 4-year Science degree, or a combination of experience with higher education preferred
- ALAT Certification desirable or pursued after start
- Working knowledge of federal, state, local (Animal Welfare) laws and departmental SOPs
- Thorough understanding and comprehension of operational standards, processes, equipment, etc. as they relate to operational responsibilities
- Strong experience working with animals or performing animal husbandry in a research setting.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and move heavy objects. Must be able work from a standing position for prolonged time periods and perform repetitive motion tasks
- Availability for weekend, holiday, and inclement weather coverage required.