Animal Care Technician I

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10185887 Posted today Back Cambridge, MA, US Scientific High School or equivalent Full Time, Temporary $24-26/hour Entry Level On-site Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals First Shift (Day) Cambridge, MA, US $24-26/hour Entry Level Full Time, Temporary Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals On-site Scientific High School or equivalent First Shift (Day) Apply Now Applied Job details Kelly Science is seeking an Animal Care Technician I for a growing company located in Boston, MA. This is a 9-month benefitted contract opportunity

Pay :

$24-26/hour

Shift:

Tuesday-Saturday 7:00am-3:30pm (Training will be Monday-Friday)

Employment Type:

Full Time; 9 month Job Responsibilities include: Responsible for daily operational maintenance of animal facilities and husbandry for various laboratory animal species per all relevant training, guidelines, regulations, and SOPs. Perform daily vivarium physical plant and animal husbandry/maintenance tasks, including: Cage changing Cage washing (as required) Receiving animals and supplies Inventory control and stocking Vivarium sanitation Lift up to 50 lbs, move heavy objects, and perform repetitive motion tasks while standing for prolonged periods. Support weekend, holiday, emergency, and after-hour operational responsibilities as needed. Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Percentage-based responsibilities:

75%: Daily maintenance of animal facilities (sanitizing animal rooms, corridors, equipment) and daily husbandry (primarily rodents). 15%: Manage consumable supplies inventory, order and receive animals and supplies, and maintain quality control documentation for husbandry tasks and facility equipment. 10%: Perform or support cage wash operations (clean and sanitize cages/equipment) in collaboration with Cage Wash Technicians.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Animal Science preferred. 0-5 years of experience working within an animal care facility working with rodent. Comfortable working with Rodents on a daily basis.

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