Lab Animal Care Technician I — Precise Care & QA

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to support daily husbandry and basic care of mice in a research setting. You will assemble cages and maintain equipment, document observations, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and to follow SOPs, with attention to detail and ability to read instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to work directly with mice and rats, with no allergies to animals, hair or dander.
• Must read and understand written instructions.
• Able to lift 50 lbs., carry 30 lbs, and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Willing to be fit tested and wear an N95 mask or PAPR as required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare animal cages/racks and related equipment for cage changes or newly arriving animals.
• Operate tunnel/bottle/cage washers and autoclaves.
• Keep work areas clean, orderly, and documented.
• Maintain healthy environment with quality food and water; document observations.
• Perform daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals.
• Observe animal health and report adverse findings to veterinarians.

Skills

Mice handling

Documentation

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Autoclaves

Cage washers

Bottle washers

Tunnel washers

Job description

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to support daily husbandry and basic care of mice in a research setting. You will assemble cages and maintain equipment, document observations, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and to follow SOPs, with attention to detail and ability to read instructions.