Position Description

• Mouse husbandry in isolators.
• Breakdown and setup of flexible film and semi-rigid isolators.
• Preparation of sterile supplies including food and bedding.
• Use of facility equipment including autoclaves and cage washer.
• Use of microbiological techniques.
• Collection and maintenance of data; record keeping.
• Ensure facility compliance with all local and federal animal use regulatory entities.
• Act as back-up for other technicians, as needed, and performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent with at least 6 months experience in animal care required.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• ALAT, or LAT certification by the American Association for Lab Animal Science preferred.
• Experience in gnotobiotic and germ-free mouse husbandry preferred.
• May require work with infectious agents.
• The employee must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment.
• This position is considered to be essential personnel; it may require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

Additional Information

This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position. 

Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation.

This is an in-person position based on our campus in Boston.

Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety, and well-being of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new employees will be required to complete an attestation of having received their primary series COVID-19 vaccination prior to hire, as detailed on our COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Webpage. Individuals may request exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons prior to completing the hiring process. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University’s COVID-19 Information Website.

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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