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    Senior Animal Care Technician

    Worcester, United StatesOn-SitePart-timePosted 1mo ago
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    JOB TITLE

    Senior Animal Care Technician

    LOCATION

    Worcester

    DEPARTMENT NAME

    Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center - LSBC - JM

    DIVISION NAME

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

    JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

    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.

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Responsibilities:

    • Provide top level animal care and husbandry to ensure compliance with regulatory 60 bodies: WPI, IACUC, OLAW, AAALAC, EHS, and USDA.
    • Follow all animal welfare regulations and the ethical use of animals in research.
    • Operation of various equipment including cage washer, dump station, autoclaves, and anesthesia machines is required.
    • Mentor/Train/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.

    Compensation:

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

    FLSA STATUS

    United States of America (Non-Exempt)

    WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private research university focused on project-based learning and interdisciplinary education.

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