Animal Care Associate - Gnotobiotics - EGWork with Purpose

As an Animal Care Associate for our Gnotobiotics production site in Wilmington, MA you will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as impact the lives of patients across the world. 

* This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to be hired as a full-time, employee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine animal husbandry duties and monitor daily health and welfare to maintain quality and health of animals.
• Handle, transfer, and distribute animals, supplies and waste as needed to and from work area(s).
• Monitor animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and physical environment.  Identify and report any abnormal findings.
• Responsible for collecting health monitoring swabs and following health monitoring schedules.
• Perform physical environment housekeeping duties and production operations according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain recordkeeping pertaining to animal or supply area inventories.
• Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain the isolators.
• Use supplies according to safety guidelines. Perform all job-related duties in accordance with company safety procedures.
• Colony Management
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• No experience required.  On the job training will be provided.

Role Specific Information: 

• Location:  Wilmington, MA
• This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to be hired as a full-time, employee*
• Schedule:  Monday - Friday - 1st shift -   Early morning hours.
• Benefits:   Paid Sick Time/Paid Volunteer Time Off and use of our onsite gym

The hourly pay rate for this position is $17.00.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.