Senior Animal Care Technician
Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
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Job Summary
JOB TITLE
Senior Animal Care TechnicianLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center - LSBC - JMDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
WPIs Research Department is seeking a Senior Animal Care Technician to provide animal care and husbandry to a variety of small laboratory animals across multiple WPI facilities.This is a temporary 10 hours per week position for 12 months.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
- Provide top level animal care and husbandry to ensure compliance with regulatory 60bodies: WPI IACUC OLAW AAALAC EHS and USDA.
- Follow all animal welfare regulations and the ethical use of animals in research.
- Operation of various equipment including cage washer dump station autoclaves and anesthesia machines is .
- Mentor/Train/Lead small teams of Animal Care Attendants in all aspects of animal care and vivarium maintenance.
- Assist with the conduct of large animal studies under USDA regulations.
- Perform and assist with administrative tasks paying close attention to detail and ensuring compliance with regulatory documentation requirements.
- Process animal cages safely and efficiently in accordance with established policies guidelines procedures and regulations.
Requirements:
- Associates Degree required with 2 years experience as Animal Care Attendant in a vivarium
- Bachelors Degree preferred with 2 years experience as Animal Care Attendant in a vivarium
- Must be willing and able to obtain Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within two years of starting in Senior Animal Care Technician role.
- Must be available for early morning delivery and intake of animals (USDA species).
- Must work a flexible schedule including weekends and holiday rotations.
Compensation:
Hourly pay rate: $26 per hour depending on experience.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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