ANIMAL CARE Technologist BUMC Lab Animal Science Center

ANIMAL CARE TECHNOLOGIST, BUMC Lab Animal Science Center

Boston, MA, United States

Full-Time/Regular

Grade 45

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. Our mission is to ensure that while aiding in academic studies, animal care, health and welfare is maintained at the highest standards according to Institutional, local, state, and federal regulations, policies and procedures.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

• Daily quality animal care for all Aquatics Facility species, such as fish and frogs.
• Animal husbandry tasks such as tank changes, animal health checks, veterinary health monitoring and treatment, aquatics systems maintenance, and facility maintenance (i.e., sanitization of equipment, research housing areas and materials).
• Additional responsibilities include animal housing, census data collection, and others as assigned.
• Training includes following standard operating procedures for Biosafety Levels: ASBL‑1 and ASBL‑2 and Chemical Containment Levels: CCL‑1, CCL‑2 and CCL
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• Complete assignments independently and as a whole.
• Communicate via email, text, call through smartphone and computers.
• Accurate record keeping and attention to detail.
• Build working relationships with researchers, veterinary staff, and co‑workers.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in the field or a related setting (relevant education may be substituted for experience).
• Professional and courteous demeanor.
• Strong communication skills via email, text, phone, smartphone and computer.
• Detail oriented and accurate record keeping.

The 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 for courses at Boston University. The remission benefit extends to dependents as well.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, 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.

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