The Principal Animal Technologist reports directly to the Animal Resources Facility (ARF) Technical Services (TS) Manager and Technologist Supervisor. The Principal Animal Technologist provides high level technical support to researchers, assists the Attending Veterinarian with clinical care and treatment of research animals, and provides training to the DFCI research community, ARF husbandry and technology staff. Must be able to understand and follow ARF standard operating procedures and DFCI institutional guidelines and policies. Individual must understand and follow the local, state, federal regulations and guidelines pertaining to the use of laboratory animals.Â

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• High School Diploma or GED required. BA/BS in Animal Science or related life science preferred.
• 4 years working in an AAALAC-accredited laboratory animal facility.
• AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LATG) is preferred.Â

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Requires basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and other related software.
• Proficiency in animal studies including IP, IV, SQ injections, oral gavage, blood collection, and minor surgical procedures.
• Bioluminescence Imaging (BLI) techniques.
• Ability to safely handle, restrain, perform treatments, and euthanize laboratory mice as directed. An understanding of mouse breeding colony maintenance required for establishing breeding colony pairs, sexing animals, weaning pups, and entering colony data on Electronic Cage Cards (ECC) and in computer database.
• Organized and meticulous in record keeping.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with members of a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience working with infectious agents (ABSL-2/3 level) would be helpful but not required. In-house training will be provided prior to working in ABSL-2/3 areas.
• Requires a working knowledge of basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and other related software.
• Must be able to search the IACUC database to review approved animal protocol procedures for Technical Service Requests from investigators.
• Completion of the DFCI Radiation and Animal Biosafety Courses will be required before working on and animal biosafety studies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be able to lead a team of diverse individuals without bias, partiality, or favoritism.
• Able to write clearly understandable technical standard operating procedures, polices and guidelines to support Animal Resources Facility, DFCI researchers and the IACUC.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) has strict guidelines regarding the presence of rodents in employees' homes due to the potential impact on research integrity and patient safety. Employees who work in certain roles, particularly those involving laboratory settings or animal research, must ensure their living environment does not pose a risk of contamination or interference with DFCI’s work. As a result, employees in designated positions are required to confirm that they do not have pet rodents at home or, if they do, agree to rehome them before starting employment. Failure to comply with this requirement may affect eligibility for employment in specific roles at DFCI.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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