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Animal Care Laboratory Technician

Employer
Simmons University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jun 11, 2021

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Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Part Time


Animal Care Laboratory Technician

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R07593

Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and of challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to focus on preparing women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women-centered undergraduate program, with graduate programs open to all. The Department of Biology is housed in the College of Natural, Behavioral and Health Sciences (CNBHS). CNBHS is a collegial and supportive community of teachers and scholars within a uniquely multidisciplinary College.

This Boston-based hourly part-time laboratory position reports to the Senior Lab Manager in CNBHS and is non-benefits eligible. The expected schedule is 10 hours/week and may be as follows:
  • Saturday: one hour per day
  • Sunday: one hour per day
  • Monday: 4 hours (evenings possible)
  • Thursday: 4 hours (evenings possible)
  • Holiday work required, including University closings, including Thanksgiving and Winter Break and for weather-related closings. Hours may be reassigned over the longer breaks


Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for care of the frog colony. Duties include feeding, monitoring animals, and maintaining water quality as assigned. Other responsibilities include:
  • Tank cleaning
  • Weekly water chemistry checks and appropriate decision-making re water remediation
  • Health checks for abnormalities and sickness and reporting such findings to the Principle Investigator/s and the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager
  • Observation and reporting of environmental changes which could affect animal health or research projects (e.g. temperature and water quality changes)
  • Accurate record keeping as requested
  • Complying with federal, state and local regulations concerning laboratory animals
  • Maintaining regular communication with Principal Investigator/s and Laboratory Supervisor/Manager
  • Other duties as assigned. Future work may include other types of animal colonies and/or care for additional animals.


Qualifications:
  • Experience working with aquatic animals preferred
  • Aquarist training preferred


Required Application Materials:

The Department of Biology at Simmons University invites applications to begin in July 2021. Interested candidates should submit the following electronically with their application: (1) a resume, and (2) the contact information for at least three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.

Salary Grade
H03

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the "Resume/CV" box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.


To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/Animal-Care-Laboratory-Technician_R07593

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons College is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.

We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.

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