Vivarium Operations Associate I

Job Description Summary

This role is an experienced animal care and vivarium operations position responsible for supporting research by providing high quality & consistent animal care/husbandry, vivarium operational service support and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards within a multi-building, multi-discipline research program.

 

Job Description

Position Location: onsite, Cambridge, MA #LI-Onsite

* This position is located at Cambridge, MA and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Please only apply if this location is accessible to you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Principally responsible for daily husbandry to animals (predominantly rodents, some small animal USDA and zebrafish), clinical observations, maintenance of the animal facilities (sanitation of animal rooms & equipment), receipt of incoming animals & supplies, fulfilling research requests, animal transfers and relocations.

• Often responsible for ensuring compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies, and guidelines. Maintenance of relevant facility/animal records. Make independent decisions regarding operational standards/situations.

• Responsible for pursing continuous learning/professional development opportunities and enhancing/expanding skill set as time allows.

• Driven by the needs of our scientific partner/collaborator, limited routine technical procedures on animals may also be assigned.

• Other duties and responsibilities as may be required.

Role Requirements:

Shift will be either Sunday – Thursday or Tuesday – Saturday (determined based on business needs)

• GED or High School degree required, 2-year degree in Veterinary Technology, 4-year Science degree, or a combination of experience with higher education preferred

• ALAT Certification desirable or pursued after start

• Working knowledge of federal, state, local (Animal Welfare) laws and departmental SOPs

• Thorough understanding and comprehension of operational standards, processes, equipment, etc. as they relate to operational responsibilities

• Strong experience working with animals or performing animal husbandry in a research setting.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and move heavy objects. Must be able work from a standing position for prolonged time periods and perform repetitive motion tasks

• Availability for weekend, holiday, and inclement weather coverage required.

The salary range for this position is expected to be between: $31.08 - $57.75/hour. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

 

Salary Range

$60,600.00 - $112,600.00

 

Skills Desired

Analytical Skill, Analytical Thinking, Anesthesia, Animal Husbandry, Animal Models, Animal Testing, Animal Welfare, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Data, Data Analysis, Design Of Experiments, Detail-Oriented, Ethics, Organization, Pharmacology, Problem Solving Skills, Project Teams, Regulatory Compliance, Reports Writing, Research, Science, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Time Management Skills

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