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Senior Animal Care Technician

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Key Responsibilities

Provide top level animal care and husbandry to ensure compliance with regulatory 60 bodies: WPI, IACUC, OLAW, AAALAC, EHS, and USDA.

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Senior Animal Care Technician

Worcester

Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center - LSBC - JM

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

WPI's Research Department is seeking a Senior Animal Care Technician to provide animal care and husbandry to a variety of small laboratory animals across multiple WPI facilities.

This is a temporary 10 hours per week position for 12 months.

Responsibilities

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→Provide top level animal care and husbandry to ensure compliance with regulatory 60 bodies: WPI, IACUC, OLAW, AAALAC, EHS, and USDA.
→Follow all animal welfare regulations and the ethical use of animals in research.
→Operation of various equipment including cage washer, dump station, autoclaves, and anesthesia machines is required.
→Mentor/Train/Lead small teams of Animal Care Attendants in all aspects of animal care and vivarium maintenance.
→Assist with the conduct of large animal studies under USDA regulations.
→Perform and assist with administrative tasks, paying close attention to detail and ensuring compliance with regulatory documentation requirements.
→Process animal cages safely and efficiently, in accordance with established policies, guidelines, procedures, and regulations.

Requirements

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Associate's Degree required with 2+ years experience as Animal Care Attendant in a vivarium
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2+ years experience as Animal Care Attendant in a vivarium
Must be willing and able to obtain Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within two years of starting in Senior Animal Care Technician role.
Must be available for early morning delivery and intake of animals (USDA species).
Must work a flexible schedule including weekends and holiday rotations.