Research Animal Specialist Non-Human Primate and Large Animal Facility
Research Animal Specialist Non-Human Primate and Large Animal Facility
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Job Description
At Mass General Brigham we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our missionfrom doctors nurses business people and tech experts to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a notforprofit organization Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care research teaching and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare people of color people with disabilities LGBTQ community and/or gender expansive first and secondgeneration immigrants veterans and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.
All Research Animal Specialists are required to work in a team environment following Lean Management principles and participate in continuous improvement projects. This position involves daily exposure to laboratory animals their waste products and possibly chemical agents radioactive isotopes and ABSL2 hazards. Rotating weekend and holiday work hours are required. CCM offers a wide variety of career and skill building opportunities as well as an extensive benefits package offered to MGH employees.
The Following Duties are performed daily with minimal supervision:
1 Provides Animal Husbandry Tasks
Serve as a member of a research animal care team which is responsible for daily animal husbandry and welfare checks in the facility.
Perform daily work involving the handling of genetically engineered animal models animals with immunocompromised health status and animals recovering from surgery or other invasive procedures etc.
Assemble caging supplies with proper handling to ensure sterility level of equipment feed and water.
Perform daily animal pen/caging sanitization or changing. Following aseptic technique ensuring animals are not contaminated when outside primary enclosure.
Provide compliance monitoring of cage conditions. (Overcrowded cage management spot changing of dirty cages etc..
Track progress of neonates notification of team members & PI staff and weaning of cages per SOPs.
Ensure animals are provided with food and water daily.
Record critical facility data/documentation on a daily basis required by local state and federal regulatory agencies.
Perform routine euthanasia on laboratory animals according to the American Veterinary Medical Associations (AVMA) Panel on Euthanasia.
2 Provides Animal Health Monitoring
Evaluate animals health each day and report abnormal clinical signs to the team lead and veterinary staff per SOP.
Provide followup notification and treatment of common health concerns prescribed by the veterinary staff per SOP.
Reports progress of therapies to the team veterinary staff and PI staff via health card notifications and email.
3 Performs Facility Cage Wash Operations
Operate and maintain automated cage wash equipment and sterilizers in order to sanitize primary animal holding cages support equipment and general access areas.
Assemble caging.
Prepare acidified water bottles using an automated bottle filler.
Receive transport process store facility supplies animal feed bedding and enrichment
4 Provides Facility Maintenance and Sanitization
Maintain animal rooms so that secondary enclosure is free of infectious agents and other contaminates by following the sanitation monitoring program standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Report facility and environmental issues that fall outside animal welfare regulatory requirements (as defined in theGuide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals).
5 Performs Facility Support Functions
Use current technology including PDAs and bar code application to record daily cage census.
Comply with CCM and MGH policies and SOPs.
Provide facility support functions as assigned. (bioware trouble shooter van driver etc.
6 Works within a Team Environment following Lean Management Principals
Utilize lean management tools in conjunction with the Team Lead and other teammates such as value stream mapping and 5S in order to problem solve and continuously improve operations.
Attend team meetings and training sessions on all aspects of laboratory animal care and uses of animals in biomedical research as scheduled.
The Following Duties may be performed daily under supervision from the Team Lead or Manager:
Perform husbandry and health monitoring of animals inABSL2 areas.
Assist the Team Lead or designee with housing incoming animals.
Provide research support services.
Collect sentinel samples processing and evaluation.
Perform husbandry and health monitoring of USDA covered species updating Individual Animal Records when required.
Ordering and receiving facility supplies monitoring material replenishment systems.
Assist in the creation validation and maintenance of visual controls within the facility.
Comply with CCM and MGH policies and standard operating procedures.
Provide treatment and followup of nonstandard health concerns as prescribed by the veterinary staff.
Works holiday and weekends as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Summary
Summary:Assists in the daily operation of the Animal Facility in feeding of and caring for animals used in experiments.
Does this position require Patient Care
No
Essential Functions:
Consistently implements sterile techniques using a barrier microisolator cage system.
Tracks animal health and notify supervisors and animal care staff of observations.
Keeps records of animal mortalities.
Maintains records such as animal inventory Animal Husbandry and Room Maintenance Records for each assigned room.
Reports all facility and environmental issues to the animal technician supervisor.
Attends staff and educational meetings as scheduled by supervisory staff.
Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Certifications
Work Experience
Previous experience with Animals 01 year preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Detailoriented.
Multitasking skills.
Long periods of standing and/or moving.
Good communications skills in English both oral and written.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:
Experience in care of animals preferred.
Proficient in verbal and written English and Mathematics pertinent to the duties of this position and situations encountered in the animal facility.
Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Long periods of standing
Has a customerfocused attitude and enjoys working with similarly dedicated persons in a team fashion within a highenergy research environment.
Ability to learn and use bar code/PDA technology and basic computer skills including email and Microsoft Outlook.
Valid drivers license (for specified facilities).
Working Conditions:
The animal facility has a variety of environmental conditions. Specifically employees may be exposed to noise dust chemicals extreme heat and animal waste products. The duration of exposure to any of the above is dependent on the assigned duties.Some aspects of this position may expose the incumbent to potentially fatal zoonotic diseases. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment may be required and will be provided accompanied by appropriate training.
Travel between facilities may be required. Driving MGH vans to transport animals and equipment may be required.
This position may also expose the employee to animals treated with chemical hazardsradioactive dyes and other induced conditionsas part of approved protocols.
Employees are expected to conduct all work in a safe manner that includes maintaining knowledge of animal handling techniques consistent with the condition of the animal protocol regulations and department policy including radioactive treatments and bodily fluids.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half PeopleFocused half PerformanceFocused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
