Tech, Primate Animal Research

Tech, Primate Animal Research

85767BR

Pediatrics-Hematology/Oncology

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Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Category

Research,

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Pay Range

$19.83-$29.49 Hourly

Office/Site Location

Boston

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

General Summary

Plays a critical role as a part of supporting Boston Children's Hospital pediatric cancer research. Works closely within the research lab NHP team and alongside Research Study Managers, and housing veterinary team on conducting important pre-clinical immunological research in complex non-human primate models. Ensures excellent animal care and welfare.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily health and clinical observation of research animals
• Monitor anesthesia and obtain vitals during sedated procedures
• Prepare and administer oral, intramuscular, and intravenous research and clinical medications/study agents
• Biological sampling (blood draws, bone marrow aspirates)
• Support during surgical procedures and maintaining post-operative care, and tether systems
• Daily communication with the team regarding animal status and project progress
• Maintaining accurate research and medical records
• Welfare and compliance monitoring

Minumum Requirements

Education

• A minimum of high school level of education is required. A degree (Associates, Bachelors, etc) in Biological or animal sciences is preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of two years of husbandry and/or veterinary experience working with animals in a research or clinical setting.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience with nonhuman primate models preferred.
• Technical/sampling procedures in domestic small animal, NHP, or large animals.
• Experience with inhalant and injectable anesthesia induction and monitoring.
• Familiarity with large animal protocols, regulations, and ability to comply with IACUC requirements.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children's Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children's Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.

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