Lab Animal Care Technician I - Entry Level

Mispro Biotech Services Corporation; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mispro Biotech Services Corporation seeks an entry-level Animal Care Technician I in Somerville/Boston area. The role focuses on daily animal care, husbandry and facility maintenance under supervision, with responsibility for routine welfare and compliance tasks.

The successful candidate will work within a QA-conscious vivarium network and coordinate with site operations, reporting to the Site Supervisor. Weekend/holiday coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn about animal care, environments and facility operations in a research setting.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards governing care and use of animals in research.
• Ability to identify non-compliant animal care/facility operations and report to local leadership.
• Effective written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily animal husbandry for predominantly rodent species and maintain welfare.
• Support facility operations: sanitation, waste management, stocking supplies.
• Provide updates to Clients regarding animal conditions and routine needs.
• Ensure documentation and sign-offs align with SOPs and regulatory policies.
• Remain flexible to weekend/holiday and after-hours operational duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Regulatory familiarity

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in science

Job description

Mispro Biotech Services Corporation seeks an entry-level Animal Care Technician I in Somerville/Boston area. The role focuses on daily animal care, husbandry and facility maintenance under supervision, with responsibility for routine welfare and compliance tasks.

The successful candidate will work within a QA-conscious vivarium network and coordinate with site operations, reporting to the Site Supervisor. Weekend/holiday coverage may be required.