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Animal Technician II

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston

Job Description

Job ID: 22804
Date Posted: 08/06/2012
Location: Smith Building
Job Family: Laboratory
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Job Summary

Located in Boston, Dana Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrows physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

This position is responsible for performing various animal husbandry duties in conventional, immunodeficient and transgenic/knockout rodent colonies. Basic computer skills are needed for computerized record keeping in accordance with established procedures, (i.e. ViewPort system for vivarium management, animal holding room census data collection, and computerized autoclave and cage wash logs.



Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of four years of experience working in an accredited laboratory animal facility .AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level and 3 years experience working in an accredited animal facility is required. AS or BS and 1 year experience will be considered with ALAT certification.



Schedule

Schedule

M-F, 7:30-4:00 and work holidays/weekends as needed


Employment Type

Full-Time

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