Animal Care Technician – Research Facility

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston is seeking an Animal Facility Assistant to support daily operations, care for animals used in experiments, and ensure sterile handling practices in a barrier cage system.

The role requires a high school diploma and 0–1 year of experience with animals; it involves standing for long periods, multitasking, and maintaining accurate records. Work is onsite at 243-245 Charles Street with a 40-hour work week, daytime shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–1 year experience with animals preferred.
• Detail-oriented with multitasking skills and good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Consistently implements sterile techniques using a barrier microisolator cage system.
• Tracks animal health and notifies supervisors and animal care staff of observations.
• Keeps records of animal mortalities.
• Maintains records such as animal inventory, Animal Husbandry, and Room Maintenance Records for each assigned room.
• Reports all facility and environmental issues to the animal technician supervisor.
• Attends staff and educational meetings as scheduled by supervisory staff.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Long periods of standing

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston is seeking an Animal Facility Assistant to support daily operations, care for animals used in experiments, and ensure sterile handling practices in a barrier cage system.

The role requires a high school diploma and 0–1 year of experience with animals; it involves standing for long periods, multitasking, and maintaining accurate records. Work is onsite at 243-245 Charles Street with a 40-hour work week, daytime shift.