Vivarium Husbandry Technician II Req# 2130
Encoded Therapeutics, United States
Job Description
Encoded Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company advancing precision medicines for a broad range of genetic disorders. Our mission is to unlock new opportunities for viral gene therapy through genomics-driven discovery. We focus on delivering life-changing advances for individuals with genetic disorders not addressable with current approaches. For more information, please visit www.Encoded.com.
We are seeking a Vivarium Husbandry Technician II to provide (under general supervision) husbandry and/or investigative support within our PreClinical team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of genomics and therapeutics and participate in the development of a diverse therapeutic pipeline driven by a transformative core technology. The successful candidate will work well in a team environment and across multiple disciplines in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Note: This position includes work on weekends/holidays on a rotational basis, and may at times include longer work days if needed.
Responsibilities:
- Provide handling and restraint of rodents and non regulated specie
- Provide general husbandry and perform cage change procedures
- Perform daily health observations with demonstrated ability to recognize and report abnormalities and common signs of illness
- Provide study support such as mouse body weights, breeding/mating, plug checks, weaning, sample collection for genotyping, shaving mice, etc.
- Receive animals and ear tag into approved studies
- Maintain accurate records (e.g. documentation of various facility procedures amp; metrics)
- Perform routine facility sanitation procedures; maintain a clean, clutter-free facility
- Prepare and stock supplies for rooms
- Monitor and record facility environmental parameters
- Perform euthanasia procedures as directed
- Perform sentinel husbandry procedures to include assisting in receiving, housing and shipping sentinel animals as requested
- Assist in receiving process; monitor the inventory and provide order requests for animal food, bedding and enrichment
- Operate husbandry-related equipment (e.g. autoclaves, laminar air flow cabinets, etc.) using approved validation technologies
- Autoclave surgical tools and prepare caging for change outs
- Recognize and appropriately respond to facility alarms
- Discard expired (non-regulated) supplies
- Adhere to proper handling and disposal procedures for hazardous materials
- Keep assigned areas well maintained
- Foster a safe work environment for self and colleagues
- Provide logistical support, standard supplies and caging/ equipment for investigators
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in a Biological Sciences discipline
- High School Diploma/GED with 2 or more years’ experience in a laboratory animal husbandry setting
- Strong oral and written communications skills, attention to detail, organization, work in a team environment
- Achieve work goals with minimal daily oversight
- Computer literacy in word processing, excel, and database record keeping
- Follow verbal and written instructions and exhibit interpersonal skills that are conducive to effective communication and that contribute to a congenial work environment.
- Work with rodents, with risk of exposure to animal allergens, zoonotic diseases, and biohazards
- Demonstrate accountability and ethics in performance of daily responsibilities.
- Stand for long periods of time, and use repetitive hand motions
- Ability to lift items up to 50lbs independently and or occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 100lbs with assistance.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work around sharps, hazardous/Chemical/Biological materials
- Ability to work on weekends/holidays on a rotational basis, and be able to at times work longer days if needed.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS degree and 1 or more years of related experience or HS Diploma/GED with 4 or more years of experience in a laboratory animal husbandry
- AALAS Certification
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive employer premium contributions
- Meaningful stock option grants
- PTO, sick time and holiday pay
- Generous Parental Leave program
- Pre-tax medical and dependent care programs
- LTD, Life, and ADamp;D
- Professional development opportunities
- Team-building events
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Purple Tie dry cleaning service
- Fitness center
Encoded Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits d