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Animal Care Technician
Job Description
The Burke Neurological Institute, affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine, located 35 minutes outside of NYC in White Plains, NY, is a leader in utilizing innovative scientific approaches to develop regenerative strategies to combat neurological disability with particular interests in stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases. We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our team as an Animal Care Technician at the Burke Neurological Institute.
Responsibilities
This person assumes responsibility, under supervision of Animal Facility Manager, for the care of the animals for the Burke Research Animal Resource Center (BRARC). This includes routine animal husbandry duties, following the regulations by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and follow established written standard operating procedures. Responsibilities also include notifying the manager of complications with the animals and the facility and assuring that all personnel using the animal facility follow accepted practices and guidelines established by NIH and Weill Cornell Medicine for the animal colony.
The successful candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. The individual must be able to follow oral and written instructions and should be able to function independently with minimal supervision. The individual must be detailed oriented and have organizational skills. The candidate should have familiarity with computer skills including proficiency with email, internet, spreadsheets, word-processing, and be able to learn maneuvering of departmental sites.
Qualifications
Education and experience required:
High school diploma or GED required. AALAS certified preferred but not required. Expected to work toward certification if currently does not have one. Experience with Animal handling in a structured environment is desired.
Learning time:
One (1) month. Continuous training provided.
Interrelationship:
The Technician must be able to interact respectfully with managers, directors, investigators, and various persons that visit Burke as well as their peers.
Physical requirements:
Must have full faculties and be able to stand for long periods of time. Some heavy lifting required, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to withstand repetitive motion of arms, legs and waist. This position requires constant seeing, adjusting focus, reasoning, analyzing, and communicating.
Work environment:
Research animal facility with designated clean and dirty sides, research labs and surrounding areas. Exposure to animals and potential allergens.
Special requirements:
Needs to be very conscientious and be able to meet the needs of the animals. Need to be polite and respectful and conscientious to a variety of people. Must have good communications skills. Require constant attention to changing details. Computer literate and willing to learn new applications. Must be very reliable and work carefully and thoroughly.
Benefits
BNI offers a robust Benefit package to full-time employees. Some highlights include:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Buy ups for additional voluntary life insurance for you and your family and short-term disability buy-up.
- Health, Dependent and Commuter FSA programs
- 403b Program with a generous employer contribution after 1 year of service
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous PTO and Company Holidays
- Monthly on campus Happy Hours and annual company retreat
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Compensation
Hourly rate
Hourly $19.00 to $23.00 based on experience and/or educational credentials.
How to Apply
Please apply by going to https://burke.weill.cornell.edu/future-talent/open-job-positions and completing an application and submitting your resume.
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About the Institute
The Burke Neurological Institute is a nonprofit leading scientific research institute devoted to advancing the study of neurological diseases and injuries. The overarching goal of the Institute, an academic affiliate of Weill Cornell Medicine, is to leverage the most innovative and highest quality neuroscience to restore brain and spinal cord function in those with neurological injury including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, age related macular degeneration. Twenty faculty funded by federal and private agencies work alongside 100 individuals on a beautiful 60-acre campus in White Plains, New York, 15 miles from the heart of New York City.
Burke Neurological Institute is an equal opportunity employer.