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VETERINARY TECHNICIAN II, BUMC Lab Animal Science Center

Boston University

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN II, BUMC Lab Animal Science Center

Boston, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Animal Science Center is part of the Office of Research, a group dedicated to aiding the research community in navigating the lifecycle of their work, from finding funding to creating proposals to helping inventions find their way to the public.

    The incumbent is responsible for providing consistent and high-quality care for all laboratory animals at Boston University facilities on both the Medical Campus & Charles River Campus in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act, the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals”, NIH policies, guidelines and all other applicable regulations and policies.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    Provide basic animal health & welfare inspection of common laboratory species including rodents, nonhuman primates and other USDA regulated species for all Boston University animal housing facilities (both medical campus & Charles River campus). Perform clinical observations, identify health issues, administer therapeutic treatments (topical, oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal), provide nail/teeth trims among other veterinary tasks. Perform medicinal calculations & preparations.

    • Communicate with research staff and other appropriate persons on health & welfare of research animals, therapeutic actions and/or research support
    • Provide technical support (animal handling & restraint), veterinary nursing/surgical assistance including surgical preparations and induction (IV catheter placement and intubation), anesthesia maintenance (injectable, inhalation), physiological monitoring and recovery, imaging (xray)
    • Assist in rodent health surveillance program, laboratory diagnostics, environmental enrichment programs, and behavioral assessments
    • Perform basic Special Services in support of research staff
    • Assist with receiving, sorting, distributing of supplies and equipment
    • This position is eligible for the generous tuition remission at Boston University

    Required Skills

    HS Diploma/GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree in relevant field is strongly preferred. 1-3 years for the Tech I level, with at least 3 years of experience in a laboratory animal care or clinical veterinary care setting for the Tech II level. Certified Veterinary Technician degree preferred.

    Grade 45 for Tech I

    Grade 46 for Tech II

    Other requirements include:

    Walking and Standing: 2-4 hours at one time & 6-8 hours per day

    Bending and Twisting Neck: 2-4 hours at one time & 6-8 hours per day

    Bending and Twisting Back: 2-4 hours at one time & 6-8 hours per day

    Squatting: < than .5 hour at a time & < than 1 hour per day

    Kneeling: < than .5 hour at a time & < than 1 hour per day

    Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption ( instructions ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    HS Diploma/GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree in relevant field is strongly preferred. 1-3 years for the Tech I level, with at least 3 years of experience in a laboratory animal care or clinical veterinary care setting for the Tech II level. Certified Veterinary Technician degree preferred.

    Grade 45 for Tech I

    Grade 46 for Tech II

    Other requirements include:

    Walking and Standing: 2-4 hours at one time & 6-8 hours per day

    Bending and Twisting Neck: 2-4 hours at one time & 6-8 hours per day

    Bending and Twisting Back: 2-4 hours at one time & 6-8 hours per day

    Squatting: < than .5 hour at a time & < than 1 hour per day

    Kneeling: < than .5 hour at a time & < than 1 hour per day

    Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption ( instructions ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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