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Boston University ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN II, BUMC Lab Animal Science Center in BOSTON, Massachusetts
The Animal Science Center is part of the Office of Research, a group dedicated to aiding the research community in navigating the lifecycle of their work, from finding funding to creating proposals to helping inventions find their way to the public.
We are a diversity group of passionate, enthusiastic personnel who understand and appreciate the importance research animals are to furthering scientific discoveries. Our mission is to ensure while aiding in academic studies, that animal care, health and welfare is maintained at the highest standards according to Institutional, local, state, and federal regulations, policies and procedures.
To accomplish this goal, this candidate would complete daily quality animal care for all housed research animals in the USDA facility, such as primates, chinchillas, rabbits, as well as other species when needed. The candidate’s assignments would include animal husbandry tasks such as cage changing, animal health checks, veterinary health monitoring and treatment, cage wash, and facility maintenance i.e. sanitization of equipment, research housing areas and materials. Additional responsibilities include animal receiving and housing, census data collection, and others as assigned.
Animal Science Center is looking for a candidate who is ready to work in a dynamic, positive work environment surround by likeminded individuals. Someone who can complete assignments independently and as a whole. An ideal candidate would be eager to learn and can affectively communicate via email, text, call through smartphone and computers. Skills such as accurate recording keeping and detail oriented would be desirable for this position. This candidate would be professional and courteous while building working relationships with researchers, veterinary staff, and co-workers.
Why work at BU?
Animal Science Center is committed to your professional development and providing opportunities for you to pursue your professional goals. Boston University’s benefit package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off. Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission (https://www.bu.edu/hr/learningbu/tuition-remission/) for courses at Boston University. Noteworthy: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well.
Required Skills
High school diploma or GED
1 year previous experience working with USDA animals is strongly preferred
ALAT certification preferred
Other requirements include:
Physical ability to lift, vision, and auditory requirement: 50 lbs & Vision and Hearing within normal parameters
Walking and Standing: 2-4 hours at one time & 6-8 hours per day
Bending and Twisting Neck: 2-4 hours at one time & 6-8 hours per day
Bending and Twisting Back: 2-4 hours at one time & 6-8 hours per day
Squatting : < than .5 hour at a time & < than 1 hour per day
Kneeling : < than .5 hour at a time & < than 1 hour per day
Repetitive Hand Movement
Simple Grasping: Both Hands: 2-4 hours at one time & 6-8 hours per day
Power Grasping: Both Hands: < than .5 hour at a time & 1-2hour per day
Fine Manipulation: 1 Hand: < than .5 hour at a time & < than 1 hour per day
Pushing/Pulling: Both Hands: < than .5 hour at a time & 2-4hour per day
Reaching above shoulder height: 2-4 hrs at one time & 4-6 hours per day
Reaching below shoulder height: 2-4 hours at one time & 4-6 hours per day
Reaching/Trunk Rotation above shoulder height: 2-4 hrs at one time & 4-6 hours per day
Complete Initial Health Questionnaire
Complete OSHA Respiratory Medical Evaluation Questionnaire
TB skin test within past year / TB skin test within past 6 months if working with NHP’s
Proof of two Measles, Mumps, or Rubella or positive measles titer
Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDAP) if not vaccinated within past 10 years
Functional capacity evaluation - A functional capacity evaluation is set of tests, practices and observations that are combined to determine the ability of the evaluated person to function in a variety of circumstances, most often employment, in an objective manner.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement (https://www.bu.edu/hr/hr-covid-19-resources/vaccine-required-for-faculty-and-staff/) within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions (https://www.bu.edu/hr/hr-covid-19-resources/upload-your-covid-vaccination-documentation/) ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU site (https://www.bu.edu/back2bu/) .
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience