Position Description

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, located on the North Shore of Long Island, is seeking a temporary Lab Aide in the Laboratory Animal Resources department for the summer. The position is responsible for providing care for research animals such as mice, rats and frogs in an AAALAC accredited facility, assists in the operation and administration of the Laboratory’s animal facility.

Position Responsibilities

 • Monitors controls that regulate temperature and humidity of animals’ quarters.
 • Sprays disinfectants and mops floors and walls.
 • Washes and sterilizes cages and other materials.
 • Prepares, cleans, and maintains equipment for daily use.
 • Performs cage washer and autoclave quality assurance.
 • Assists in maintaining a sanitary environment throughout the animal facility.
 • Provides pre and post-operative care to animals, maintains animal health records, and assists in the performance of gross rodent necropsies.
• Provides general animal nursing and laboratory assistance to scientific staff and the animal Facility Manager.
 • Feeds, waters, and cares for research animals at the animal care facility according to schedules.

Position Requirements

Education: High School or equivalent
 
Experience: Experience working with or around laboratory animals is preferred.
 
Physical: Must be able to lift and carry fifty pounds. This position requires standing most of the day.
 
Environmental: Must feel comfortable working around laboratory animals and in areas with elevated environmental noise levels.
 
Skills: Well organized, detail oriented, and adaptable to changes, ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions. Ability to read and write in order to maintain records, read instructions, labels, etc.
Other requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license; use of personal vehicle required. Ability to work occasional overtime, weekends and holidays

Supplemental Information

Compensation and Benefits:
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, a range of recognition, wellness programs and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our CSHL Benefits site to learn more.

How to Apply: 
For immediate consideration, candidates should create an account and apply to the position found here: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cshl/jobs/3981553/lab-technician-i-animal?keywords=animal&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs   Position ID:00281

Environment:
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned research and education institution recognized internationally for its excellence in fundamental areas, such as cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics, and quantitative biology. The Laboratory has long been recognized as a place for nurturing young scientists, with post-doctoral researchers being an integral part of the discovery process. The Laboratory offers a warm, collegial, and collaborative work environment in a beautiful location about one hour from New York City.
You are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition to your employment at the Laboratory. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccination on your first day of employment. For those individuals, who are unable to receive a vaccine due to access issues, they will be expected to receive the vaccine upon arrival in New York.
CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

About Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Since 1890, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has been a global leader in research and education. The international scientific community at CSHL provides a unique and stimulating atmosphere for doctoral research?an environment where students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty work side-by-side. The Watson School of Biological Sciences (WSBS) was founded on the belief that with well thought-out mechanisms, enthusiastic involvement of faculty, and highly motivated students, an innovative curriculum could be provided that would allow students to earn a doctoral degree in a shorter time than in traditional programs without compromising the quality of their training. The curriculum is designed to train students to become scholars and independent thinkers.

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