Details
Posted: 09-Jul-22
Location: USA - MA - Boston
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Responsible for the daily care of various laboratory animals, including non-human primates, mice, rats, rabbits and/or other species of laboratory animals as necessary. Duties include the husbandry, feeding, and watering of non-human primates, and all associated cage wash activities. May be required to work in ABSLII and/or quarantine animal areas.
Other responsibilities include:
- Observing animals for abnormalities and sickness, and reporting such findings to the appropriate Supervisory or Veterinary personnel
- Observing and reporting environmental deviations which would affect animal health and research projects (e.g. high temperature or humidity)
- Maintaining accurate records related to animal health, census, husbandry, equipment validation, etc.
- Complying with federal, state, & local regulations concerning the humane care of research animals, as well as departmental safety policies, SOPs, and guidelines
- Assisting veterinary and/or research staff with procedures or veterinary treatments as needed
- Participating in the University's occupational health and environment safety programs
- Interacting with online NHP water database to follow watering instructions and document task completion
- Training and mentoring new hires in animal husbandry and facility support duties
- All other duties including general housekeeping as assigned by the Supervisor
This is an in-person position based on our campus in Boston.
This position is considered to be essential personnel for Harvard Center for Comparative Medicine. Holiday work may be required as well as attendance during school closures (due to inclement weather and/or other emergencies).
Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation.The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in
Harvard's Vaccine & Booster Requirements. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University's COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University's
- High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of three years' work experience in laboratory animal care, the husbandry of non-human primates, or some combination thereof
- Must be able to lift 50lbs and push/pull up to 300lbs frequently
- Must be able to walk or stand for a full 7.5 hours shift
- Must be able to perform in an environment with exposure to animals, animal dander, animal byproducts, and bedding materials for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including respiratory equipment (e.g. N95 mask or PAPR), if/when necessary
- Experience with NHP handling or husbandry preferred
- LAT certification preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required; must be able to communicate effectively with and relate to various personnel through the University
- Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with navigating web-based applications
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.