Harvard University
Higher Education
AnimalTechnician
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“Animal Technician at Harvard University. Skills: Animal husbandry, Health observations, Record keeping. Perform animal husbandry duties. Provide daily care of laboratory animals”
Industry & Context.
Maneuver heavy equipment, Stand for shift duration, Repetitive motions, Lift up to 25 lbs, Work with animals, Work with related materials, Weekend work required, Holiday work required, Occupational health screening, Report to work during emergencies
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or GED, Detailed visual inspection, Detect and respond to fire, Follow departmental policies, Basic digital technology proficiency, Effective written and spoken communication
Nice to Have
Enthusiasm for team-based work, Respect for others, Compassion for animals
What You'll Do.
Perform animal husbandry duties
Provide daily care of laboratory animals
Feed laboratory animals
Water laboratory animals
Observe animal health
Change and wash cages
Maintain animal rooms and facility clean
Administer special diets
Administer special water
Assist research staff
Assist veterinary staff
Maintain accurate documentation
Maintain legible records
Identify signs of animal illness
Report signs of animal illness
Identify signs of animal injury
Report signs of animal injury
Identify abnormalities
Prepare chemicals to sanitize rooms
Prepare chemicals to disinfect rooms
Prepare chemicals to sanitize equipment
Prepare chemicals to disinfect equipment
Prepare chemicals to sanitize containers
Prepare chemicals to disinfect containers
Assist in animal quarantine programs
Assist in health monitoring programs
Maintain paperwork for new animals
Maintain documentation for new animals
Conduct animal census
Monitor availability of animal care supplies
Ensure availability of food
Ensure availability of bedding
Ensure availability of chemical supplies
Ensure availability of equipment
Assist with daily operation of cage wash
Coordinate daily operation of cage wash
Rotate with co-workers
Coordinate routine team tasks
Comply with federal laws
Comply with state laws
Comply with municipal laws
Comply with regulations
Comply with institutional policies
Comply with accreditation standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Team-based work; Rotate with co-workers; Coordinate team tasks
Communication Scope
Written communication; Spoken communication
Full Job Description
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences? The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience. Job Summary: Explore an Animal Care Career at Harvard University Cambridge where our animal care program’s commitment to excellence in research is unparalleled. You would be working in a state-of-the-art award-winning rodent animal facility. The benefit package at Harvard is exceptional including a degree through the extension school. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Perform animal husbandry duties in a complex research environment. Responsible for daily care of various species of laboratory animals including feeding, watering, health observations, and changing and washing cages as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Feed, water, and care for animals categorized as Biosafety Level 1 or 2 and/or have been administered hazardous chemicals * Maintain animal rooms and facility in a clean and o
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