Overview Under the supervision of the Animal Facility Supervisor or Designee, the Animal Care Technician performs a variety of duties
related to the care of laboratory animals. Primary responsibilities are to maintain a clean and healthy environment for laboratory animals and observe animals for their general health and well-being. The position is considered essential, and as such requires weekend, holiday and off hour's coverage as needed. Responsibilities Responsibilities Observe animal health and behavior, record and report atypical findings of the environment or physical plant, These observations include but are not limited to sick animals, maintenance problems, safety hazards, and reporting animal welfare concerns Perform animal husbandry duties; e.g., feeding, watering, cage/pen cleaning of all laboratory species Handle, restrain, and sex laboratory animals Prepare and distribute routine medications as directed; e.g., medicated drinking water or feed Perform routine maintenance and sanitization of rooms and associated equipment within the vivarium Keep assigned work areas stocked with supplies needed for routine operation of the area Collect and dispose of waste Maintain animal room records; e.g., census, sanitation, enrichment, feeding, and animal identification. Maintain validation records of equipment and room maintenance records of assigned areas Operate commonly used equipment including machines used for washing and sterilizing items Record accurate documentation necessary for regulatory compliance Ensure compliance with all UMMS policies and local, state and federal laws governing the use of research animals Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate or equivalent Must have the ability to travel to off-site locations and respond to matters of urgency Basic computer skills e.g. familiar with Microsoft Office and related hardware Ability to work in an environment containing allergens, physical and biological hazards, and all species of animals. Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE). Minimum PPE; scrubs, exam gloves, head cover, dust mask, shoe covers. additional PPE; e.g.. safety glasses, face shield, jump suit, respirator may be required for some areas.Shower may be required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Direct laboratory animal experience Additional Information Environmental Working Conditions Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Requires visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures Requires visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. Organization Realize Your Opportunities – A Career at UMASS Medical School Inside Workings at UMASS Medical School The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), the Commonwealth's only public medical school, is proud of our role in serving the people of Massachusetts. Although, its the inside workings of UMMS that makes the difference. Mission and Culture We’re serious about our mission and about our people. Real World Impact - Our people get excited about our mission of real-world impact in health sciences education, research and public service. 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Proud Contributors - People at UMMS enjoy the feeling of going to work every day knowing what they do is truly important and worthwhile. Complementary and Inseparable - These varied parts of our mission and culture are complementary and inseparable. Careers UMMS, the state’s first and only public academic health sciences center, educates physicians, scientists and advanced practice nurses to heal, discover, teach and care, with compassion. UMMS is a world-class institution with opportunities to match. Competitive Compensation – UMMS offers salaries that are competitive with Worcester-area employers. When combined with our generous benefits, perks, and paid time off, many job seekers are surprised to find a total rewards package that matches or exceeds their current situation. Targeted Hiring Process – At UMMS, there are actually multiple hiring processes for different segments of our workforce. In nearly all cases, UMMS hiring process is decentralized, with qualified candidates screened and referred to an academic officer or manager with hiring authority. 24/7 Access to Employment Opportunities – iCIMS is our online job search and application system. iCIMS is available 24/7 to provide you with a convenient and up-to-date view of the available employment opportunities across our campuses. Updates are made daily and include all faculty and non-faculty position listings from every school and department within the UMMS. When you identify a position you are interested in and qualified for, apply online. New opportunities become available frequently so it pays to check back often! Benefits With outstanding benefits, competitive pay, extensive learning opportunities, and a stimulating and attractive work environment, UMMS may be exactly the employer you’ve been looking for. Superior Benefits - UMMS offers a wide range of benefits and perks that invite comparison with the best employers in the Worcester area – and with academic institutions anywhere. UMMS provides superior medical and dental coverage for you and your family, fully funded retirement plans, generous time off, a Tuition Assistance Plan – and much more. People Centered - UMMS is an employer, but it is also a community. Its comprehensive medical and dental benefits, retirement plans, and even paid holidays reflect an institution built around people, with a deep respect for their differences and needs. Commitment to Healthy Living - UMMS provides resources to help you balance work and life and encourages healthy living through great programs and discounts for fitness, physical activity, weight management, nutritional counseling and general wellness available through our health insurance plans. 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A History of Making Vital Improvements - UMASS Medical School Milestones 1962: Legislation establishes University of Massachusetts Medical School 1970: First medical students begin classes in Shaw Building 1974: First class graduates 16 MDs 1979: PhD program begins 1986: Graduate School of Nursing opens 1986: PhD program becomes Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 1994: Graduate School of Nursing initiates PhD program 1998: UMass Clinical System and Memorial Health Care merge to form UMass Memorial Health Care 2001: Lazare Research Building opens 2002: Campus Modernization begins on the University Campus 2004: Graduate Entry Pathway Program established at the Graduate School of Nursing 2005: PhD Program in Clinical & Population Health Research established at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 2005: Massachusetts Biologic Laboratories opens new manufacturing and filling facility in Mattapan 2006: Craig Mello, PhD, Blais University Chair in Molecular Medicine and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is awarded the Medical School's first Nobel Prize. Dr. Mello shared the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Andrew Fire, PhD, of Stanford University, for their discoveries related to RNA interference. 2007: Michael F. Collins, MD, is named chancellor and Terence R. Flotte, MD, is named dean of the School of Medicine. 2009: Groundbreaking for the Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility slated for completion in 2012. 2010: Ambulatory Care Center opens 2012: The Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility, completed and opens
