Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Animal Technician Supervisor
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Animal Technician Supervisor
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The Animal Technician Supervisor provides support and leadership to all staff for the daily husbandry and technical operations of the ARF program. The supervisor collaborates with the ARF Technical Service Manager and/or Attending Veterinarian concerning issues involving the health and welfare of laboratory animals, performs duties in compliance with local, state, federal and institutional guidelines, and assists ARF Management, Lead technicians, and Animal technicians with all components of the physical plant program. The role is responsible for performing various animal husbandry duties in a facility that may include biohazard or chemical hazards and serves as a role model for all staff while assisting the Associate Director of ARF Operations with scheduling animal husbandry staff.
Responsibilities
Responsible for receiving, unpacking, and housing incoming animals following strict documented SOP, notifying any irregularities via email to vendor, Investigator, and ARF Admin, and familiar with the online animal ordering system.
Creation of ECCs and use of other supporting software to complete tasks.
Completes procurement and inventory of supplies required throughout the facilities.
Manages rodent special diets that may include communication with researchers and understanding of how to navigate the online ordering system.
Completes training of new and current animal care staff in cage changing techniques, room sanitation, cagewash operations, waste disposal including biohazard and other husbandry or cage wash duties.
Assists all technicians with implementation and training for accurate record keeping, including (but not limited to) ManageTasks, Health Monitoring Reports, Compliance Reports, ECCs barcodes, weekly animal cage census and other records as required using the PDAs.
Provides support and back‑up, when necessary, of all husbandry tasks such as room checks, cage changing, chemical waste handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials and animal carcasses in conventional and ABSL‑2, SARRP, and Quarantine areas.
Requires a working knowledge of all environmental and HVAC monitoring devices and alarms and the automatic watering systems (RO tank and chlorinated tank) at both facilities, including ability to complete simple in‑house repairs of some equipment.
Conducts routine inspection in coordination with Management of all animal holding and support areas to assure compliance with our AAALAC accreditation standards.
May be required to perform treatments of rodents with minor injuries, emergency separations, weaning, add/remove medicated drinking water for rodents, and euthanasia.
Comfortable working independently with little to no supervision on main campus or at off‑site facility including weekends and holidays as needed.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required; BA/BS preferred.
6 years of experience working in an accredited/non‑accredited laboratory animal facility and/or veterinarian technician program required. AS or BS and will be considered with LAT certification.
AALAS technician certification at the LATG level is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
General understanding of a functioning rodent research facility, staffing needs, AAALAC requirements, PIs needs and requirements.
Skilled at procurement of animals and creation of ECCs.
Ability to oversee staff and scheduling conflicts.
Ability to create work orders when equipment is not functioning properly.
Ability to distinguish when an emergency is occurring, contact appropriate help, and think clearly and prioritize under stress.
Pay Transparency Statement The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). $71,800 - $81,800.
Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Animal Technician Supervisor
role at
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute .
The Animal Technician Supervisor provides support and leadership to all staff for the daily husbandry and technical operations of the ARF program. The supervisor collaborates with the ARF Technical Service Manager and/or Attending Veterinarian concerning issues involving the health and welfare of laboratory animals, performs duties in compliance with local, state, federal and institutional guidelines, and assists ARF Management, Lead technicians, and Animal technicians with all components of the physical plant program. The role is responsible for performing various animal husbandry duties in a facility that may include biohazard or chemical hazards and serves as a role model for all staff while assisting the Associate Director of ARF Operations with scheduling animal husbandry staff.
Responsibilities
Responsible for receiving, unpacking, and housing incoming animals following strict documented SOP, notifying any irregularities via email to vendor, Investigator, and ARF Admin, and familiar with the online animal ordering system.
Creation of ECCs and use of other supporting software to complete tasks.
Completes procurement and inventory of supplies required throughout the facilities.
Manages rodent special diets that may include communication with researchers and understanding of how to navigate the online ordering system.
Completes training of new and current animal care staff in cage changing techniques, room sanitation, cagewash operations, waste disposal including biohazard and other husbandry or cage wash duties.
Assists all technicians with implementation and training for accurate record keeping, including (but not limited to) ManageTasks, Health Monitoring Reports, Compliance Reports, ECCs barcodes, weekly animal cage census and other records as required using the PDAs.
Provides support and back‑up, when necessary, of all husbandry tasks such as room checks, cage changing, chemical waste handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials and animal carcasses in conventional and ABSL‑2, SARRP, and Quarantine areas.
Requires a working knowledge of all environmental and HVAC monitoring devices and alarms and the automatic watering systems (RO tank and chlorinated tank) at both facilities, including ability to complete simple in‑house repairs of some equipment.
Conducts routine inspection in coordination with Management of all animal holding and support areas to assure compliance with our AAALAC accreditation standards.
May be required to perform treatments of rodents with minor injuries, emergency separations, weaning, add/remove medicated drinking water for rodents, and euthanasia.
Comfortable working independently with little to no supervision on main campus or at off‑site facility including weekends and holidays as needed.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required; BA/BS preferred.
6 years of experience working in an accredited/non‑accredited laboratory animal facility and/or veterinarian technician program required. AS or BS and will be considered with LAT certification.
AALAS technician certification at the LATG level is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
General understanding of a functioning rodent research facility, staffing needs, AAALAC requirements, PIs needs and requirements.
Skilled at procurement of animals and creation of ECCs.
Ability to oversee staff and scheduling conflicts.
Ability to create work orders when equipment is not functioning properly.
Ability to distinguish when an emergency is occurring, contact appropriate help, and think clearly and prioritize under stress.
Pay Transparency Statement The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). $71,800 - $81,800.
Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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