Animal Care Technician - Vivarium Husbandry

Biocytogen; Waltham (MA); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

401K with Company Match

Earned sick leave

Resumo da oferta

Biocytogen is seeking a detail-oriented Husbandry Technician to oversee the health and well-being of our research animal colonies in Waltham, MA. You will perform daily husbandry, colony management, and keep precise records to support breeding and project activities.

Responsibilities include monitoring animal health, providing care and cage changes, maintaining SOPs, and collaborating with researchers to meet scientific and welfare standards in a regulated facility.

Qualificações

• Monitor and assess the health and well-being of mice and report signs of illness or distress.
• Provide daily care for the breeding colony, including feeding, cage changes, water refilling, checking for pregnancy and litters.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of cages, equipment, and workspaces according to SOPs.
• Collaborate with researchers to meet project needs and animal welfare standards.
• Monitor environmental conditions to ensure facility guidelines are met.
• Adhere to institutional and regulatory guidelines and ethical standards regarding animal care and use.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily husbandry of mice and breeding colonies.
• Maintain accurate records for health, breeding, and procedures.
• Perform cage changes, feeding, and water replenishment per SOPs.
• Collaborate with scientists to support project milestones.
• Monitor and document environmental parameters (temperature, humidity).
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and ethical requirements.

Conhecimentos

Health monitoring

Daily animal care

Record-keeping

Team collaboration

Environmental monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Biocytogen is a comprehensive research and discovery service provider for biotech and pharmaceutical industry and academic institutions. Its service platform integrates preclinical studies with innovative animal models, CRISPR-based gene editing, and animal supplies, with the current focus on immuno-oncology and oncology. We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Husbandry Technician to oversee and maintain the health and well-being of our research animal colonies. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily husbandry, colony management, and accurate record-keeping to support research and breeding activities.

Requirements

• Monitor and assess the health and well-being of mice and identify and report any signs of illness or distress.
• Provide daily care and husbandry for the breeding colony, including feeding, cage changing, food/water refilling, checking for pregnancy and new litter, following established protocols and schedules.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of cages, equipment, and workspaces according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Work collaboratively with research associates or scientists to meet project needs and animal welfare standards.
• Monitor environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity) to ensure compliance with facility guidelines.
• Adhere to all institutional and regulatory guidelines and ethical standards regarding animal care and use.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Earned sick leave

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