What are the responsibilities and job description for the Comparative Medicine Technician II position at Broad Institute?
The Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard is an amazing place - we apply our deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease. Through our partnerships with MIT, Harvard, and the Harvard teaching hospitals, we've become a worldwide hub of cutting-edge biomedical science. The Broad was founded to explore the applications of genomic medicine, and now conducts research in infectious disease, cancer, and inherited disease, along with basic research in the life sciences.
The Comparative Medicine Technician II is responsible for preventative health monitoring, veterinary care, and animal husbandry for multiple species. Completes all aspects of vivarium technical operations according to standard operating procedures. These duties include, but are not limited to, providing clean sanitized nesting material, fresh food, water, and environmental enrichment on a scheduled and as needed basis.
Position Details
- Monitors animal health and well-being. Evaluates animal health, reports abnormal conditions, monitors and provides clinical treatments as directed by veterinarian, program management or designee.
- Documents, organizes and maintains timely records in the laboratory animal resource software system.
- Provides technical services and support to research staff.
- Provides and monitors enrichment enhancements.
- Provides fresh feed, water, and bedding material as scheduled and as needed.
- Maintains breeding, identification, and gestational databases.
- Operates bio-safety cabinets, animal transfer stations, individually ventilated rack systems.
- Operates regulated and calibrated veterinary equipment.
- Assists with preparing autoclaved caging material for animal colonies according to standard operating procedures.
- Occasionally operates mechanical cage wash units, bulk steam sterilizers, decontamination equipment and material-transfer vacuum systems according to standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions.
- Ensures compliance with required regulations and consistently follows program and institutional procedures and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED and 1-3 years employed in a laboratory animal husbandry position.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with research staff and peers.
- Weekend and holiday work required. May require working a shifted weekly schedule that routinely includes weekend days.
- AALAS certification preferred.
- Must function well independently and as a team-member.
This position qualifies as an essential employee. Employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of an occupational health assessment for working with laboratory animals. Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. and push/pull 300 lbs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
