Full time
Harvard University
Boston, MA
Responsible for the daily care of various laboratory animals, including non-human primates, mice, rats, rabbits and/or other species of laboratory animals as necessary. Duties include the husbandry, feeding, and watering of non-human primates, and all associated cage wash activities. May be required to work in ABSLII and/or quarantine animal areas. Other responsibilities include: Observing animals for abnormalities and sickness, and reporting such findings to the appropriate Supervisory or Veterinary personnel; Observing and reporting environmental deviations which would affect animal health and research projects (e.g. high temperature or humidity); Maintaining accurate records related to animal health, census, husbandry, equipment validation, etc.; Complying with federal, state, & local regulations concerning the humane care of research animals, as well as departmental safety policies, SOPs, and guidelines; Assisting veterinary and/or research staff with procedures or...