Animal Care Tech III & Vivarium Admin Specialist

The ADA Forsyth Institute; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The ADA Forsyth Institute is seeking an Animal Care Technician III & Vivarium Administrative Support to join our Animal Facility/Core Services team. This is a hands-on role with ~80% animal care/vivarium work and ~20% administrative/operational support to maintain a clean, compliant research environment.

You will collaborate with animal care leadership, researchers, veterinary staff, and Facilities to ensure animal health, welfare, and accurate recordkeeping, while supporting training and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced research environment.
• Proficiency with data entry, spreadsheets, and electronic records.
• Physical ability to lift and move animal cages and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry duties and maintain housing records.
• Monitor animal health and welfare and document observations.
• Operate cage washers, autoclaves, and sterilizers.
• Assist with procedures such as oral gavage and injections under supervision.
• Provide backup husbandry coverage during weekends/holidays.
• Maintain facility records and assist with inspections and audits.
• Support cage inventory tracking and internal billing/documents.

Skills

Effective written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Basic computer proficiency

Ability to lift/move cages

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in animal science/biology/related field

Job description

The ADA Forsyth Institute is seeking an Animal Care Technician III & Vivarium Administrative Support to join our Animal Facility/Core Services team. This is a hands-on role with ~80% animal care/vivarium work and ~20% administrative/operational support to maintain a clean, compliant research environment.

You will collaborate with animal care leadership, researchers, veterinary staff, and Facilities to ensure animal health, welfare, and accurate recordkeeping, while supporting training and