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Company OverviewAt Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes. For the 30th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Becker’s Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2019, as well as one of Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Best Place to Work for 2019. We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time.Join us and make a difference every day.Job DescriptionWe are looking for Animal Care Tech Associates passionate about working hard and gaining certifications to expand your career in animal husbandry.TheResearch Animal Resource Center (RARC)provides staff and facilities to affect the humane care and use of animals used in research and teaching at MSKCC. It's goal is to provide the highest-quality care to the animals in their charge in order to improve the research conducted using animal models at Memorial Sloan Kettering. OurAnimal Care Techniciandeliver direct animal care and maintenance of animal caging equipment.In this position, we expect that you will follow through on all duties as assigned:
Process unclean caging and equipment in preparation for sanitization
Assemble caging for use by other Animal Care Technicians
Operate and maintain automated cage wash equipment and sterilizers
Prepare acidified water bottles using an automated bottle filler and proportioner
Receive, transport, process, store and label animal feed and bedding
Disassemble, wash, and reassemble ventilated Thoren units
Handle and provide husbandry to various species of animals
Perform health checks and perform environmental monitoring and cleaning
Does your experience appear to be a fit?You need:
A High school diploma or GED
1 year of experience in animal care
The ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs regularly. Frequent standing, grasping and holding items, reaching above shoulder; pulling pushing of heavy items; some regular crouching and kneeling.
Understand the basics of animal health and disease, the procedures required to clean/sterilize caging, and is familiar with the use and operation of equipment required for laboratory animal housing and care.
Employee will be exposed to dust, dirt, unpleasant odors, laboratory animals, animal excreta, hot and humid surroundings. Potential exposure to animal bites and scratches, needles and other sharp instruments, infectious agents, radioisotopes, toxic chemicals, and radiation. Protective equipment including uniforms, steel toed shoes, masks, aprons, gloves, and head covers are provided and required for specific activities. Hours may vary between 6am-8pm. Work assignments may include weekends and holidays.#LI-POSTClosingMSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.Refer this job to a friendStay in touch!Register now to join Memorial Sloan Kettering’sto receive inside information on our organization and new job opportunities.Job LocationsUSA-NY-New YorkPosted Date2 hours ago(8/7/2020 5:03 PM)Requisition ID2020-43735
