Harvard Jobs – Animal Care Technician

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in animal quarantine and health monitoring programs;
• Participate in continuing improvement projects and departmental committees
• Identify and report signs of animal illness, injury, and other abnormalities to appropriate personnel;
• Monitor and ensure availability of animal care supplies, food, bedding, chemical supplies, and equipment;
• Conduct animal census as needed;
• Euthanize animals as directed;
• Assist with daily operation and coordination of cage wash as needed;
• Rotate with co-workers to coordinate routine team tasks;
• Prepare appropriate chemicals to sanitize and disinfect animal rooms, equipment, shipping containers, etc.;
• Receive and house new animals while maintaining necessary paperwork and documentation;

Job Requirements:

• Ability to follow departmental policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a reliable and safe manner;
• Knowledge of animal research and breeding procedures and practices or the willingness to learn these things;
• Enthusiasm for working in a team-based culture;
• Basic proficiency with digital technology, including Microsoft Office and iPhones or their equivalents;
• Respect for others and compassion for animals.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English;

Job Details:

Company: Harvard

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Boston, MA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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