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Animal Technician

$21 per hour

System One

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Animal Technician Location: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Contract To Hire Compensation: $21 hourly Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm; Mon-Fri

Responsibilities

  • Perform animal husbandry tasks, including providing food and water to animals
  • Evaluate animal health and assess animals for behavioral problems
  • Support research activities by providing research support services
  • Maintain facility sanitation and perform routine maintenance
  • Assist with scheduled weekend support once trained
  • Participate in facility tours for suitable candidates after resume review
Requirements
  • Minimum of High School Diploma
  • Experience with care of animals (mice and rats)
  • Minimal animal handling experience
  • Willing to consider recent graduates interested in working with animals and in a lab setting
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M- #LI- Ref: #558-Scientific

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