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Lead Animal Technologist
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations.
Responsibilities
Routine handling, restraint, identification (ear notching, tagging, tattooing, toe clipping) and sexing of common laboratory animals.
Distinguishing various common laboratory animal strains in accordance with standardized genetic nomenclature and phenotype identification.
Maintains and reports accurate records, including breeding records, health monitoring reports, receipt of sentinel animals and animal disposition logs.
Monitors animal colonies for injured, sick, moribund, or dead animals and records findings.
Maintains animal health records for on‑going treatments in the HMR/IACUC database.
Monitors “Emergency Separation Notices,” separating overcrowded cages as necessary, transcribing correct animal information onto cage cards/ECCs after separations, and entering information accurately into Technical Services database.
Participates with other Technologists in collection of sentinel animals, including accurate identification (room/rack #) for scheduled shipment to Charles River Laboratories for pathogen testing. Blood collection and serum preparation for sentinel animals in ABSL‑2/3 suite.
Performs sample collection for quarterly environmental testing of the animal facility, including equipment, surfaces, and RO water.
Assists as directed by the TS Manager/Supervisor with Intramural Transfers, Animal Exports/Imports, and animal quarantine imports.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Knowledge in animal studies including IP, IV, SQ injections, oral gavage, blood collection, and minor surgical procedures preferred.
Willingness to learn Bioluminescence Imaging (BLI) techniques.
Ability to safely handle, restrain, perform treatments, and euthanize laboratory mice as directed. An understanding of mouse breeding colony maintenance required for establishing breeding colony pairs, sexing animals, weaning pups, and entering colony data on Electronic Cage Cards (ECC) and in computer database.
Organized and meticulous in record keeping.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with members of a multidisciplinary team.
Previous experience working with infectious agents (ABSL‑2/3 level) would be helpful but not required. In‑house training will be provided prior to working in ABSL‑2/3 areas.
Requires a working knowledge of basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and other related software.
Minimum Experience High School Diploma or GED required. BA/BS preferred.
3 years working in an AAALAC‑accredited laboratory animal facility. 1 year of work experience in small animal studies in academia or industry preferred.
License/Certification/Registration AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) preferred.
EEO Statement 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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Lead Animal Technologist
role at
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations.
Responsibilities
Routine handling, restraint, identification (ear notching, tagging, tattooing, toe clipping) and sexing of common laboratory animals.
Distinguishing various common laboratory animal strains in accordance with standardized genetic nomenclature and phenotype identification.
Maintains and reports accurate records, including breeding records, health monitoring reports, receipt of sentinel animals and animal disposition logs.
Monitors animal colonies for injured, sick, moribund, or dead animals and records findings.
Maintains animal health records for on‑going treatments in the HMR/IACUC database.
Monitors “Emergency Separation Notices,” separating overcrowded cages as necessary, transcribing correct animal information onto cage cards/ECCs after separations, and entering information accurately into Technical Services database.
Participates with other Technologists in collection of sentinel animals, including accurate identification (room/rack #) for scheduled shipment to Charles River Laboratories for pathogen testing. Blood collection and serum preparation for sentinel animals in ABSL‑2/3 suite.
Performs sample collection for quarterly environmental testing of the animal facility, including equipment, surfaces, and RO water.
Assists as directed by the TS Manager/Supervisor with Intramural Transfers, Animal Exports/Imports, and animal quarantine imports.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Knowledge in animal studies including IP, IV, SQ injections, oral gavage, blood collection, and minor surgical procedures preferred.
Willingness to learn Bioluminescence Imaging (BLI) techniques.
Ability to safely handle, restrain, perform treatments, and euthanize laboratory mice as directed. An understanding of mouse breeding colony maintenance required for establishing breeding colony pairs, sexing animals, weaning pups, and entering colony data on Electronic Cage Cards (ECC) and in computer database.
Organized and meticulous in record keeping.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with members of a multidisciplinary team.
Previous experience working with infectious agents (ABSL‑2/3 level) would be helpful but not required. In‑house training will be provided prior to working in ABSL‑2/3 areas.
Requires a working knowledge of basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and other related software.
Minimum Experience High School Diploma or GED required. BA/BS preferred.
3 years working in an AAALAC‑accredited laboratory animal facility. 1 year of work experience in small animal studies in academia or industry preferred.
License/Certification/Registration AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) preferred.
EEO Statement 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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