Animal Technician II

Job Summary

Under direction of Aquatic Facility Manager, this position is responsible for the daily care and husbandry of zebrafish in a research environment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulatory guidelines. Technician will maintain health and well being of laboratory zebrafish by providing a stable, sanitized environment with quality food and water and husbandry practices.

Auto req ID

57271BR

Job Code

403092 Animal Technician II

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Business Title

Animal Technician II

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

048

Time Status

Full-time

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Basic Qualifications

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

Additional Qualifications and Skills

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, responsible individual with strong organizational skills.

Additional Information

This is a grant funded, 2-year term position, and ongoing support for it is contingent on funding.

Some holiday and weekend coverage will be required.

Department

Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity, License/Cert.

Schedule

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

Job Function

Research

Position Description

Specific responsibilities include; perform and record daily animal health observations, communicate any adverse findings to the manager, and complete required documentation. Technician will maintain clean, orderly and sanitized work areas - identifying any problems and notifying 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. This position will operate equipment including glass washer, pure water salt dosatron, and integrated electronic water quality monitoring systems; observing standard operating procedures and safety guidelines. Technician will monitor equipment for proper operation and complete appropriate documentation. Additionally, technician will oversee invertebrate cultures for feeding larval fish, monitor supplies and communicate supply needs to manager in timely manner. Under supervision, technician may assist in fish facility/room training.

School/Unit

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements . Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.