The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and... more details
Associate Animal Care Technician - Zuckerman
Job LocationsUSA-NY-New York
Posted Date20 hours ago(7/5/2024 12:22 PM)
Requisition ID
2024-77496
Category
Research/Husbandry
Pay Range
$21.95-$28.16
Pay Range
$21.95-$28.16
Company Overview
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue?our mission?at MSK and around the globe.
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Job Description
Looking to start a new career? Perhaps a career transition? Or already have some established experience caring for animals? Keep reading!
MSK is hiring Animal Care Tech Associates passionate about working hard and building new skills to kick-off or expand your career in animal husbandry – apply now. Our team has successfully trained and hired from a diverse set of backgrounds (e.g. home health aide, construction, hospitality, childcare and more) wd we're looking forward to meeting others who are interested in transitioning to a career in Animal Care, in supporting scientific discoveries to the treatment of cancer.
About us:
The Research Animal Resource Center (RARC) provides staff and facilities to affect the humane care and use of animals used in research and teaching at MSK. Our goal is to provide the highest-quality care to the animals in their charge in order to improve the research conducted using animal models. Our
In this position, we expect that you will follow through on all duties as assigned:
Process unclean caging and equipment in preparation for sanitization
Assemble caging for use by other Animal Care Technicians
Operate and maintain automated cage wash equipment and sterilizers
Prepare acidified water bottles using an automated bottle filler and proportioner
Receive, transport, process, store and label animal feed and bedding
Disassemble, wash, and reassemble ventilated Thoren units
Handle and provide husbandry to various species of animals
Perform health checks and perform environmental monitoring and cleaning
Does your experience appear to be a fit?
Requirements:
The ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs regularly. Frequent standing, grasping and holding items, reaching above shoulder; pulling pushing of heavy items; some regular crouching and kneeling.
Willing to learn or already understandthe basics of animal health and disease, the procedures required to clean/sterilize caging, and is familiar with the use and operation of equipment required for laboratory animal housing and care
Pay Range $21.95-$28.16
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