Animal Research Technologist

Animal Research Technologist USA - Quincy, MA Apply Animal Research Technologist   We are searching for a compassionate, organized, and scientifically curious Animal Research Technologist to join our Vivarium.  You will help the Biopharma Solutions team develop therapeutic and tool monoclonal antibodies against a variety of targets and support breeding operations for our two proprietary mouse strains, DiversimAb and DivergimAb.  Animal welfare is at the forefront of this position, and you must share in our commitment to providing a high standard of living for our mice.  Husbandry and Facility duties are shared across the team according to functional area. The full-time role is located in Quincy, MA, and requires a Tuesday through Saturday schedule. The weekday shifts begin at 5:30 am and are 8 hours long due to early morning deliverables. While the Saturday start time is flexible, the weekday morning start is necessary. Additionally, holidays are covered on a rotating staffing schedule.   What You’ll Be Doing: Perform specialized duties to support antibody discovery campaigns, including blood and tissue sample collection, administer immunizations parenterally, aseptic tissue harvests, and administer general anesthesia via vaporized isoflurane. Perform daily mouse husbandry, including cage changes, adding enrichment, and replacing feed and water (note: disposable IVC caging) Perform euthanasia techniques according to AVMA guidelines (CO2) Perform daily health and welfare observations, report findings, and administer treatments under the direction of the Veterinary Nurse Perform daily disinfection and sanitation of equipment and facility on a rotating schedule Assist in receipt of animals from outside vendors Maintain accurate and detailed daily records, including medical and project documents Maintain a clean and organized workspace Cross-functional coordination of workflows between the Vivarium, Laboratory, and Project Management Participate in departmental and company meetings and presentations Function within a high performing team with a strong focus on collaboration and communication Other duties as assigned, which may include cross-training to support other roles What You’ll Bring to the Team: 3+ years of experience in laboratory animal science or veterinary medicine OR Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field plus in vivo experience Experience with parenteral administration (SQ, IP, IM, IV) Experience with tissue harvesting with aseptic technique or necropsy preferred Strict adherence to SOPs, Institutional and AAALAC standards, state and federal laws, and AVMA guidelines Strong desire to actively participate in the scientific process Experience in AAALAC accredited facility preferred AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level preferred; must sit for exam within 12 months of employment Proficiency in verbal and written English required Physical Requirements: Lift 40lbs Walk and stand for several hours per day Perform repetitive motions (bend, squat, kneel, twist, reach above shoulder height, bottle capping, push/pull) Perform quick, simple grasping motion with both hands for several hours per day Wear full Personal Protective Equipment for several hours per day (mask, disposable coat, gloves, shoe covers, hairnet) Ability to work around and with inhaled anesthetic gasses (isoflurane) About Twist Bioscience Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA. At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers. Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law. San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Twist Bioscience? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert Apply for this job * indicates a required field Autofill with Greenhouse First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Resume/CV Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Cover Letter Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile Website Submit application