Animal Technician Jobs

Under the direction of the Harvard Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology (HSCRB) Manager of Aquatic Animal Research Facilities, this position is responsible for the daily care and husbandry of zebrafish and axolotls in a research environment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulatory guidelines. The Animal Technician will maintain the health and well-being of laboratory zebrafish and axolotls by providing a stable, sanitized environment with quality food and water and husbandry practices. The position also involves potential exposure to BSL1 & BSL2 chemicals, but PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and training will be administered and expected to be followed to ensure the safety of the technician and compliance with the required safety and animal husbandry protocols. This position will require standing and bending for extended periods of time and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Perform and record daily animal health observations, communicate any adverse findings to the manager, and complete required documentation. The technician will maintain clean, orderly, and sanitized work areas - identifying any problems and notifying the aquatics facility manager, perform daily room checks for environmental conditions (temperature, salinity, lighting, pH), perform and record all water chemistry testing, and complete required area documentation. The technician will monitor equipment for proper operation and complete appropriate documentation. Additionally, the technician will oversee invertebrate cultures for feeding various developmental stages, monitor supplies and communicate supply needs to the manager in a timely manner. Under supervision, the technician may assist in-room training. May assist with experiments conducted in the lab, which include spawning animals, genotyping, and data analysis. Some holiday and weekend coverage will be required.

AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within six months of hire AND at least six months experience in animal care or equivalent.

BA/BS or College background in Biology is strongly preferred as is one year of animal (ideally zebrafish) care/husbandry work experience. The job responsibilities require the analytical skills to gather and interpret data in situations in which the information or problems are relatively routine. The successful candidate must be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, responsible individual with strong organizational skills and work ethic.

This position will require standing and bending for extended periods of time and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

This is an onsite position. Weekend work will be required from time to time.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

This is a two-year position with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and the availability of continued funding.

All formal written offers will be made by FAS HR.

We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.

Research

USA - MA - Cambridge

403092 Animal Technician II

On-Site

Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology

Sciences

Full-time

048

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Identity, License/Cert.

35 hours. Some holiday and weekend coverage will be required.

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