Research Animal Specialist I, Pathology at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY:


Assists in the daily operation of the Animal Facility, in feeding of and caring for animals used in experiments.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Consistently implements sterile techniques using a barrier microisolator cage system or gnotobiotic isolator.


Tracks animal health or illness and notifies supervisors and animal care staff of observations.


Assists in the preparation of supply canisters for autoclaving to provide food, water, bedding, and cages for use in gnotobiotic isolators, and their connection and movement of supplies into gnotobiotic isolators after autoclaving. Follows core SOPs for canister preparation and sterilization.


Assists in gnotobiotic isolator setup for experiments, and breakdown after experiments, and in the transfer of gnotobiotic mice into newly setup isolators.


Assists in the setup of sterile containment cages and to assist senior husbandry personnel in transfers of sterile mice into cages within a biosafety cabinet.


Maintains records such as animal inventory, Animal Husbandry, and Room Maintenance Records for each assigned room.


Reports all facility and environmental issues to the animal technician supervisor.


Attends staff and educational meetings as scheduled by supervisory staff.


Performs other duties as assigned


Complies with all policies and standards



Qualifications



GENERAL SUMMARY:


Assists in the daily operation of the Animal Facility, in feeding of and caring for animals used in experiments.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Consistently implements sterile techniques using a barrier microisolator cage system or gnotobiotic isolator.


Tracks animal health or illness and notifies supervisors and animal care staff of observations.


Assists in the preparation of supply canisters for autoclaving to provide food, water, bedding, and cages for use in gnotobiotic isolators, and their connection and movement of supplies into gnotobiotic isolators after autoclaving. Follows core SOPs for canister preparation and sterilization.


Assists in gnotobiotic isolator setup for experiments, and breakdown after experiments, and in the transfer of gnotobiotic mice into newly setup isolators.


Assists in the setup of sterile containment cages and to assist senior husbandry personnel in transfers of sterile mice into cages within a biosafety cabinet.


Maintains records such as animal inventory, Animal Husbandry, and Room Maintenance Records for each assigned room.


Reports all facility and environmental issues to the animal technician supervisor.


Attends staff and educational meetings as scheduled by supervisory staff.


Performs other duties as assigned


Complies with all policies and standards



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



QUALIFICATIONS:



High School Diploma or Equivalent


Previous Experience with Animals: 0-1 year



SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:



Detail-oriented.


Multitasking skills.


Long periods of standing and/or moving.


Good communications skills in English, both oral and written.



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


75 Francis Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



Mass General Brigham Competency Framework


At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.