Senior Animal Care Technician

WPI's 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-level animal care and husbandry to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies: WPI, IACUC, OLAW, AAALAC, EHS, and USDA.
• Follow all animal welfare regulations and the ethical use of animals in research.
• Operate various equipment including cage washer, dump station, autoclaves, and anesthesia machines.
• Mentor, train, and 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

• Associate's Degree required with 2+ years experience as Animal Care Attendant in a vivarium.
• Bachelor's 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.

Pay

Hourly pay rate: $26 per hour depending on experience.

Schedule

10 hours per week for 12 months. Flexible schedule including weekends and holiday rotations.