Senior Laboratory Animal Technician - Comparative Biology Unit, Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging

Basic Requirements:

• 3 years experience.
• Certificate program in animal-related field.
• LAT license.
• Excel.
• As appropriate, the individual will work with hazardous materials, such as radioactive materials (e.g. 3H, 14C), biological agents (e.g. viral and bacterial), carcinogens, etc. These responsibilities may involve administration of radionuclides, handling and processing of radioactive animals, cages and excreta, monitoring (e.g. wipe tests) and clean-up for potential contamination of related equipment and facilities. Working with and/or handling of animals (primarily mice and rats but could involve ferrets guinea pigs, rabbits or hamsters); lifting weights up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to read, write and understand verbal, as well as written instructions. Must be able to work under conditions of animal odors, heat and humidity from cage washing rooms, and biohazardous materials and chemicals used in research. Must be able to work with a variety of research animals, especially mice and rats. Upon proper training, must be able to euthanize animals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The individual must have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work independently and with a minimum of supervision. Ideally, the individual would have previous experience in a related medical, veterinary or scientific field. The position requires AALAS training, must be certified at the Technician level and should have a minimum of 3 years experience working with animals. The individual must have the following minimum experience/education:
• For the LAT Exam, you must meet one of the following three requirement categories:

Education Work Experience

H.S. diploma or G.E.D. + 3 years
Any two-year A.A./A.S. Degree + 2.5 years
Any four-year B.A./B.S. or higher
(M.A./M.S./Ph.D./D.V.M., etc.) degree + 2.0 years
ALAT certification plus H.S. diploma or + 1 additional year after
G.E.D., or college or higher degree receiving ALAT certification

• A working knowledge of animal related standards, guidelines and federal, local and state requirements is required and a working knowledge of the use of hazardous agents such as radionuclides, biological agents and carcinogens is highly desirable.
• The candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment physical by the Tufts Occupational Health Physician and N95/PAPR fit test

Special Work Schedule Requirements:
WEEKEND AND ROTATIONAL HOLIDAY (TO ENSURE 365 COVERAGE OF CBU ANIMAL CARE) IS MANDATORY (AS DIRECTED BY THE MANAGER). THE EMPLOYEE WILL BE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO WORK AND PERFORM THEIR ASSIGNMENTS (AS DIRECTED BY THE MANAGER) SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK DURING PERIODS OF LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EMERGENCY, DISASTER, AND OR CRISIS.

The position consists of a 4 day, 7 hour (28 hour) work week scheduled as Wednesday - Saturday, 8:30 - 4:30 (1 hour unpaid lunch)

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.