With little to no supervision, follow assigned schedules for husbandry, care and housing of laboratory animals. Technician responsible for feeding, watering, and cleaning the cage of their assigned animals.

Reports all animal heath or behavioral problems to the appropriate staff.

Maintains animal inventory records and Animal Husbandry and Room Maintenance Records for each assigned room.

Able to cover and work in all/most areas in animal facility.

Reports all facility and environmental issues to the Director.

Provide guidance and on the job training to new animal technicians.

Provide assistance with receiving and processing incoming animals and supplies

Sanitizes and maintains the animal research facility equipment.

Operates cage-wash, autoclave, and other animal facility related equipment.

Assembles and prepares caging supplies for use in the animal facility.

Performs euthanasia on small laboratory animals.

Participates in technician meetings as scheduled by supervisory staff.

Participates in continuing education training programs throughout employment as requested

May be trained to provide specialized technical assistance to the DLAM Veterinary Staff and investigator staff.

Required to work weekend and holidays. Occasional overtime work is also required to cover work due to absences of other animal care technicians.

Required to comply and follow DLAM and NU-IACUC policies and procedures.

Performs all other duties necessary for the proper functioning of the animal facility as assigned by the supervisory staff.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

Pay Rate:

$25.00 - $30.00 hourly rate

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Animal-Care-Technician_R141697



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With little to no supervision, follow assigned schedules for husbandry, care and housing of laboratory animals. Technician responsible for feeding, watering, and cleaning the cage of their assigned animals.

Reports all animal heath or behavioral problems to the appropriate staff.

Maintains animal inventory records and Animal Husbandry and Room Maintenance Records for each assigned room.

Able to cover and work in all/most areas in animal facility.

Reports all facility and environmental issues to the Director.

Provide guidance and on the job training to new animal technicians.

Provide assistance with receiving and processing incoming animals and supplies

Sanitizes and maintains the animal research facility equipment.

Operates cage-wash, autoclave, and other animal facility related equipment.

Assembles and prepares caging supplies for use in the animal facility.

Performs euthanasia on small laboratory animals.

Participates in technician meetings as scheduled by supervisory staff.

Participates in continuing education training programs throughout employment as requested

May be trained to provide specialized technical assistance to the DLAM Veterinary Staff and investigator staff.

Required to work weekend and holidays. Occasional overtime work is also required to cover work due to absences of other animal care technicians.

Required to comply and follow DLAM and NU-IACUC policies and procedures.

Performs all other duties necessary for the proper functioning of the animal facility as assigned by the supervisory staff.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

Pay Rate:

$25.00 - $30.00 hourly rate

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Animal-Care-Technician_R141697



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