Operations Technician - Animal Facility

Specific Position Duties (Responsibilities, Tasks, Essential Functions)

Daily animal care activities to include: feeding, animal observations/identification of clinical concerns, and nail trimming

Husbandry activities to include cage change/cleaning, use of power wash and chemical dispensing equipment, and general facility sanitization and support

May perform milking of rabbits and standard support activities to meet production goals and adherence to established schedules

Proper basic restraint of rabbits to facilitate general animal care, transfers, and sample collection

Technical skills to include IP injections. May include IM, IV and SC injections. May perform animal identification applications to include ear tags, tattoos and RFID transponders

May provide support for natural and artificial insemination breeding procedures (to include restraint), and kindling/weaning procedures

Utilize computer and paper based systems to accurately document and/or record information to assure compliance with applicable regulations, and company policies

Dependent upon skill level and support needs, may provide veterinary care and animal treatments as assigned

Identify safety issues and initiate corrective actions to reach resolution

Identify and communicate animal welfare concerns

Exhibit a sound understanding of applicable animal care and use guidelines

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Physical Requirements)

High School Diploma or GED required, 0-3yr laboratory animal experience

• AS (in related discipline) 0-1yr laboratory animal experience
• BS (in related discipline) no previous experience required

AALAS certification at the ALAT level is preferred

• Must be able to work in a team-oriented production environment with attentiveness to detail, accuracy and exhibit basic organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and exhibit good interpersonal skills with team members
• Exhibit basic working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, internet)

Duties require long periods of standing and/or sitting for an average of six hours a day

• May be exposed to materials and chemicals that are potentially allergenic
• Duties require actions that involve repetitive motion, to include that of hands and wrists

Pay

The salary range for this role is $23 to $31 per hour.

Compensation will depend on factors such as relevant skills, experience, and internal equity.

In accordance with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to equitable compensation practices and transparency in our hiring process.