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Job Description

How you will contribute:

+ Responsible for providing quality husbandry and animal care including feeding, watering, cage changes, performing daily health observations of animals in rooms as assigned with supervision from manager or senior team members.

+ Responsible for general laboratory upkeep including operation of cage washers and autoclaves, stocking of supplies, routine sanitization, and maintaining a clean, organized environment.

+ Feeding, watering, cage changes, and daily health observations of animals in rooms as assigned.

+ General facility upkeep, routine sanitization and stocking of supplies.

+ Operation of cage washers and autoclaves.

+ Maintenance of accurate documentation of work completed and animal related observations.

+ Administration of prescribed medications under direction of the Veterinarian or manager.

+ Weekend and holiday work is required on a rotating schedule. Responsible for own work, ensuring quality and meeting deadline.

+ Responsible for assessing problems or issues that should be brought to the attention of manager.

Skills and qualifications:

+ A.S./B.S. or equivalent in a scientific field, or animal experience in a veterinary clinic, zoo etc. HS diploma plus 1-3 years experience working with laboratory animals.

+ AALAS certification at ALAT level preferred but not required

+ Ability to lift 30lbs repeatedly and 50lbs short distances. Ability to push pull large equipment short distances. Ability to work on their feet for long periods of time

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Boston, MA

$20.53 - $32.26

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

EEO Statement

_Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law._

Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

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