66116BRAuto req ID:66116BRJob Code:403097 Animal Technician III Department Office Location:USA - MA - Boston Business Title:Fish Room Technician IISub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :050Time Status:Full-time Union:55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Basic Qualifications:Six months of experience with animal care. Education may count toward experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• College background or degree in biological sciences preferred.

• Prior experience working with aquatic species preferred.

• The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must feel comfortable working with aquatic species and their life support systems.

Additional Information:This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position.

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Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Department:GeneticsPre-Employment Screening:Criminal, IdentitySchedule:35 hrs. per week | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This position will require weekend work, and some holidays (as the husbandry responsibilities are shared by two technicians) and will very occasionally require after hours work (to address emergencies).

Job Function:Research Position Description:In collaboration with the senior fish room technician, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the research and animal care activities in a small satellite fish room, which currently provides support for 5 postdoc researchers, and houses 6,000+ Mexican Cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus) and a small jellyfish system. Although this facility only houses cavefish and jellyfish at the moment, it has housed diverse model organisms in the past, and other organisms may be used in the future, so a flexible and diverse approach to husbandry is a plus.

As half of the husbandry team, the successful candidate will share accountability for all husbandry related responsibilities including life support system maintenance, equipment maintenance, diet preparation and feeding, breeding and rearing fish, preparing animals for researchers to use, record keeping, disease recognition and prevention, biosecurity support, and ensuring the following of all protocol and regulatory compliances by all lab members.

This individual will also share responsibility for non- husbandry related lab room duties including maintenance of research equipment (i.e. scales, imaging, incubator, fridge, and dishwasher), maintaining and ordering equipment stock, and general in lab organization and cleanliness. The Fish Room Technicians act primarily as support for fish-related needs of the graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with opportunities to assist with research if desired and as needed.

This position will require weekend work, and some holidays (as the husbandry responsibilities are shared by two technicians), and will very occasionally require after hours work (to address emergencies)

School/Unit:Harvard Medical School EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values (https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-statement-community-values)

https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-community-values-diversity-statementBenefits:We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.

• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.

• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.

• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.

• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.

• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.

• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.

• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format:On-Site LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-WG1Work Format Details:This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.