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Form of workThe 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.
We are a diversity group of passionate, enthusiastic personnel who understand and appreciate the importance research animals are to furthering scientific discoveries. Our mission is to ensure while aiding in academic studies, that animal care, health and welfare is maintained at the highest standards according to Institutional, local, state, and federal regulations, policies and procedures.
A Support Services Technician I, supports the Animal Science Center by completing customer (Boston University research laboratories) colony management tasks as part of the fee-for-service breeding colony management program.
To accomplish this goal, this candidates’ key responsibilities are:
- Maintaining breeding colonies in both specific pathogen-free and conventional facilities (i.e. housing parameters including ASBL-1 and ASBL-2).
- Uphold accurate records of procedures performed and breeding plans, including preparation and submission of written and electronic reports, tables, charts, or logs.
- Provide technical support: handling, restraint, animal identification methods (e.g. ear tagging and notching), tissue collection, and other related.
- General animal husbandry, health and welfare assessment and treatment tasks.
- Communication with research staff and ASC animal core regarding any breeding colony concerns or suggestions.
- Other duties as assigned by manager that include but are not limited to, animal census, supply inventory, administrative processes.
The Support Services team is looking for a candidate who is self-motivated and detail oriented. As members of this team work closely with investigators, an ideal candidate has good interpersonal skills; professional, courteous and upholds good customer service. This candidate can affectively communicate across multiple forms of technology including smartphone and computer.
Required SkillsRequirements/Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year of experience in the field or related setting
- ALAT certification (not required)
Why work at BU?
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. Noteworthy: 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.
Job LocationBOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular
