Operations Technician II - Animal Facility

SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES (RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Daily animal care activities to include: feeding, animal observations/identification of clinical concerns, and nail trimming

• Husbandry activities to include cage change/cleaning, use of power wash and chemical dispensing equipment, and general facility sanitization and support

• Milking of rabbits and standard support activities to meet production goals and adherence to established schedules

• Proper restraint of rabbits to facilitate general animal care, transfers, sample collection, and advanced handling (AI restraint)

• Technical skills to include IM, IV, SC, and IP injections, and IV blood collection procedures

• Assess animals, initiate veterinary care and execute animal treatments

• Perform animal identification applications to include ear tags, tattoos and RFID transponders. 

• May perform and provide support, to include updating of records, for natural and artificial insemination breeding procedures, pregnancy palpation and kindling/weaning procedures

• Utilize computer and paper based systems to accurately document and/or record information to assure compliance with applicable regulations, and company policies

• Have an understanding of applicable Quality Systems (e.g. change control, deviations).

• May write, modify, and provide training (as assigned) on SOPs/WI/TM

• Demonstrate the ability to work on assigned projects independently with little or no supervision.

• Identify safety issues and initiate corrective actions to reach resolution

• Identify and communicate animal welfare concerns

• Exhibit a sound understanding of applicable animal care and use guidelines

• Weekend and holiday coverage required on a rotating basis

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS}

•  High School Diploma or GED required, 2-5yr laboratory animal experience AS (in related discipline) 1-4yr laboratory animal experience BS (in related discipline) 1-3yr laboratory animal experience

• AALAS certification at the ALAT level is required Must be able to work in a team-oriented production environment with attentiveness to detail, accuracy and exhibit good organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions

• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and exhibit strong interpersonal skills with team members

• Exhibit good working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and internet)

• Ability to push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 500 pounds

• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds

• Duties require long periods of standing and/or sitting for an average of six hours a day

• May be exposed to materials and chemicals that are potentially allergenic

• Duties require actions that involve repetitive motion, to include that of hands and wrists

The salary range for this role is $24.50 to $27.50 per hour. Compensation will depend on factors such as relevant skills, experience, and internal equity.

In accordance with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to equitable compensation practices and transparency in our hiring process.

Version: 10 December 2023 - update: 09 February 2024