Animal Care Technologist (Rederivation)

Job Summary

We are seeking an Animal Care Technologist to work in our Rederivation department at our Wilmington, MA location.

This individual will perform specialized production duties to maintain and monitor the health, production and physical environment of animals within isolators, micro-isolator cages or barrier rooms.  Provide training to departmental staff on all technical skills and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

This is a full time opportunity along with benefits.  

Work week schedule is Monday-Thursday 6:00 am - 3:30 pm and Fridays 6:00 am - 10:00 am.

*Must be available to work Sundays on a rotating schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for complying with all SOPs pertaining to specific area of responsibility. 
• Work independently and efficiently on assigned tasks with guidelines or instructions from management or senior colleagues. 
• Perform specialized duties in the following areas:  packing and shipping animals to customers; biospecimen orders and introducing supplies.
• Perform production duties, ensuring proper breeding procedures and maintaining appropriate levels of assigned specialized rodent breeds, including inbred and outbred strains.
• Monitor animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and physical environment. Identify and report any abnormal findings.
• Responsible for collecting health monitoring swabs and following health monitoring schedules.
• Maintain the biosecurity of the animal physical environment by following SOPs related to introduction and removal of supplies/animals, isolator inspection and supply inspections.
• Maintain accurate departmental and isolator records.  
• Perform humane chemical and physical euthanasia in accordance with the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the AVMA Guide on Euthanasia, and under the direction of the attending veterinarian, or designee.
• Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety and ergonomic guidelines.
• Perform physical environment housekeeping duties and production operations according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in order to maintain biosecurity.
• Adhere to safety procedures and follow ergonomic practices and stretching schedules.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
• Two to four years related experience and/or training.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Ability to communicate and follow verbal and written directions accurately.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Proficient in computers (IE:  MS Office Suite).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AALAS certification at the Assistant Technician (ALAT) level or its equivalent.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $20.50.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.