VETERINARY RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSISTANT, N, ARS NEIDL Max Containment

Job Description
VETERINARY RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSISTANT, N, ARS NEIDL Max Containment

Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Research
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
24500606840117
Posted Date
3/28/2024
Salary Grade
Grade 46
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Join a motivated, innovative team dedicated to providing safe and humane husbandry, technical and research support for a variety of laboratory animals to promote the study and mitigation of infectious diseases. Receive unique biocontainment training with opportunities for continuing education and growth. Will perform these duties at Bio Safety Levels 2, 3 & 4.

Required Skills

Research Support Assistant (grade 46)- Minimum 3 years of lab animal related experience, BS, CVT, ALAT preferred

Research Support Technician (grade 47)- Minimum 5 years of lab animal related experience with 1 year as Veterinary Technician or equivalent, BS, CVT, LAT preferred

Research Support Specialist (grade 48) - Minimum 7 years of lab animal related experience with 1 year as Veterinary Technician or equivalent, BS, CVT, LATg preferred. BSL4 experience or experience as study coordinator required

The National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) is part of a national network of secure facilities that study infectious diseases - whether they occur naturally or are introduced deliberately through bioterrorism. The NEIDL is dedicated to the development of diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics to combat emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. In addition to Bio Safety Level (BSL)-2 and BSL-3 laboratories, the NEIDL houses BSL-4 laboratories that will operate at the highest level of containment. The NEIDL will add to the growing life sciences industry in the region, throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and across the country.

Applicants for this position must possess US citizen or a Permanent Resident (Green) Card to be eligible to obtain DOJ Security Risk Assessment approval. Individuals seeking affiliation with or employment within the NEIDL may be subject to the following suitability requirements. Failure to meet any of these requirements may result in ineligibility for employment or affiliation:

Criminal Background Check: To be completed in accordance with BU Public Safety guidelines and all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Basic Background Check: Includes, but is not limited to, verification of:

Social Security Number;

Academic credentials;

Past employment;

Licenses and credentials;

Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI) check;

RMV/DMV driving record, if required.

Medical Clearance Process: includes Research Occupational Health Program (ROHP) evaluation, drug screening, initial psychological screening, and immunization/titer level review completed in accordance with NEIDL Medical Surveillance Policy for all employees working at the NEIDL.

Training and Education: to be completed in accordance with Section 8, Ongoing Personnel Reliability Program, for all employees working at the NEIDL.

Individuals seeking or required to have approval to work with Select Agents will be subject to the following additional requirements:

Department of Justice Criminal Background Check and Fingerprinting: To be completed in accordance with CDC requirements as part of application to have access to Select Agents.

Select Agent Use Approval: to be completed in accordance with all regulations including the requirements of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Please note, any individual working in the NEIDL facility and granted unescorted access, is subject to

periodic background reviews, including but not limited to: criminal background, drug screening, and behavioral evaluations

periodic checks and regular renewals of security credentials, any applicable licenses, and verification of the successful completion of any required training at the facility

Search of person, clothing and effects prior to entry into or egress from NEIDL

When applicable, individuals will be required to maintain all applicable clearances and licenses and to disclose any changes in circumstances that could compromise access to the facility.

Continued employment/ affiliation is contingent upon strict adherence, at all times, to all applicable safety and security rules, procedures, and protocols, as well as required training regimens.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.


Required Skills


Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 46

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/313510







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