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Massasoit Community College - Animal Facilities Manager

Animal Facilities Manager (Tenure Track - MCCC Union Position)

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About Massasoit Community College:

We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students.

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Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year.

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Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit's largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state.

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Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

This full-time MCCC Unit position will be responsible for maintaining the operation of the veterinary technology clinical instruction facility.

Job Specifications:

Work with faculty and the Veterinary Technology Program Coordinator to assess clinical instructional needs: • Maintain clean and orderly animal housing, feeding, and laundry areas • Assist instructors during class and clinical sessions • Order and maintain inventory of required supplies and equipment • Maintain the care, health, and well-being of animal colonies used in clinical instruction during the year • Maintain an organized prep plan to ensure that clinical instructional labs are properly set up and meet animal care and use guidelines • Ensure safe cleanup and disposal of used materials, including sharps and other biological waste • Coordinate student interns and part-time workers • Maintain records required for safety and maintaining animal health to comply with all local, state and federal safety and animal care regulations • Work with faculty to troubleshoot and streamline clinical laboratory activities for students. • Assist students as needed during laboratory sessions • Work with faculty and students to facilitate compliance with safety policies and procedures, and provide training on laboratory safety • Assess divisional compliance with all lab policies, animal welfare, and safety requirements and report any discrepancies or other problems to the Dean of Science and Mathematics • Monitor other laboratory personnel • Collaborate with other laboratory technicians that manage, the Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Emerging Technology laboratories in order to streamline common practices • Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions • Other duties and projects as assigned

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Requirements: Associates or Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology, animal science, or related field • Training and/or experience involving laboratory operations and/or animal care

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to read and follow protocols for clinical setup and animal care • Ability to develop prep plans with a high degree of independence • Familiarity with purchasing and inventory of equipment and supplies, including maintenance of all safety documentation for chemical inventories • Ability to maintain laboratory stations, prepare and maintain equipment and tools for classes • Ability to identify future equipment needs and plan future purchases/ maintenance to ensure continued smooth operation of laboratory facilities • Able to lift at least 50 lbs • Standard level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook) • Basic keyboarding & grammar skills • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills • Ability to work independently and be organized • Ability to adapt and learn new techniques • Knowledge of basic handling and animal care Applicants who do not meet the qualifications stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

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COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: Candidates for employment should be aware that all Community College students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process.

Additional Information:

Position Status: 12-month, full-time tenure track benefited. Terms are governed by the Massachusetts Community College Council MCCC collective bargaining agreement. For classification specification details please follow this link https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp

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Please note: the classification title for this position is Biology Laboratory Technician

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Hours: 37.5 hours a week, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Occasional weekend and evening work required. Hours are subject to change between academic semesters and the schedule may vary based on the needs of the students & faculty.

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Salary: ,905 - ,642 Grade 2. Salary is commensurate and based on the MCCC Classification Study.

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Worksite: Primarily the Canton Campus. Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations at times as necessary.

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Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

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Deadline to Apply: August 21, 2022

Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter. Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal. Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, mailto:asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3333664

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Posted: 8.15.22

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