Senior Animal Care Technician
$54,080–$54,080 year
On-siteWorcester, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Provide top level animal care and husbandry to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies including WPI, IACUC, OLAW, AAALAC, EHS, and USDA. Operate equipment such as cage washers, dump stations, autoclaves, and anesthesia machines while mentoring and training small teams of Animal Care Attendants. Process animal cages safely and efficiently, assist with large animal studies under USDA regulations, and manage detailed administrative documentation. This temporary 10-hour per week position spans 12 months, requiring early morning delivery, intake of USDA species, and flexible weekend/holiday rotations. Candidates must obtain Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within two years.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree
- 2+ years experience as Animal Care Attendant in a vivarium
- Must be willing and able to obtain Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within two years of starting in Senior Animal Care Technician role
- Must be available for early morning delivery and intake of animals (USDA species)
- Must work a flexible schedule including weekends and holiday rotations
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ years experience as Animal Care Attendant in a vivarium
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