Animal Technician: Lab Animal Care & Research Support

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA is seeking an Animal Technician to provide routine husbandry care for laboratory animals across campus, following SOPs and collaborating with the Lead Animal Technician. The role is full-time with day shifts, and weekends/holidays are required.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years in an AAALAC-accredited facility, ALAT certification, strong attention to detail, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in an animal facility.
• ALAT certification required; if not certified, sit for the exam after 18 months from date of hire.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to work in a team and independently.
• Must communicate in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lb; stand for 6 hours.
• Applicants must be able to handle small rodents and perform euthanasia.

Responsibilities

• Perform husbandry care for laboratory animals on a multi-building campus including daily health/cage checks, housing/procedure room checks, and cage changes following SOPs.
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitization of animal rooms and procedure rooms.
• Document completed tasks and observations and report any deviations or adverse conditions to Lead Animal Technician and/or Veterinary Technician as appropriate.
• Receive and house animal shipments.
• Practice safety, environmental, and infection control methods.
• Interact with researchers and other groups as appropriate.
• Provide technical assistance to researchers (breeding, study support, euthanasia, animal export packing, and inter/intra building animal relocations).
• Assist Lead Animal Technician and back-up Lead during absences; assist with central services activities like waste management and cage wash.

Skills

ALAT certification

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA is seeking an Animal Technician to provide routine husbandry care for laboratory animals across campus, following SOPs and collaborating with the Lead Animal Technician. The role is full-time with day shifts, and weekends/holidays are required.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years in an AAALAC-accredited facility, ALAT certification, strong attention to detail, and good English communication.