Hourly Laboratory Technician I
About The Position
Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Laboratory Technician I to work within the Wadsworth Center. Wadsworth Center operates two animal facilities, one at the David Axelrod Institute, in Albany, NY and the other, an ABSL-3 facility, located at Griffin Laboratory in Guilderland, NY. These facilities play an important role in cutting-edge biomedical research aimed at solving some of the world's most intractable public health problems. The Wadsworth Center maintains its animal facilities at the highest standards and holds an Animal Welfare Assurance from the National Institutes of Health's Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW). The Center also holds a New York State Department of Health Certificate for the use of living animals, and the animal care and use program is also accredited by AAALAC International, a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science. The Hourly Laboratory Technician I will provide direct animal care in support of the overall operations of the two campus locations that house Wadsworth Center's laboratory mice. This work involves performing routine animal husbandry activities such as providing food and water, cleaning and changing cages, and monitoring the animals’ general health. Duties also include performing housekeeping tasks to ensure that facilities are clean and adequately supplied. This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission in the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health®! This position will require work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays.
Requirements
- An Associate's degree in veterinary technology, biological sciences or a related field; OR two years of animal care experience in a laboratory or clinical setting.
- Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
- Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
- The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.
- The incumbent in this position will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to b ooties, gloves, face mask, Buffont, gown, N95 and/or PAPR.
Nice To Haves
- An associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology, biological sciences or a related field.
- Experience with the use of laboratory mice in a research setting.
- A New York State Veterinary Technician license and/or AALAS certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG).
- Familiarity with basic science and animal husbandry.
Responsibilities
- Performing routine animal husbandry activities such as providing food and water, cleaning and changing cages, and monitoring the animals’ general health.
- Performing housekeeping tasks to ensure that facilities are clean and adequately supplied.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
- Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
- Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
- Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
- Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
- Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally
- And so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
