Lab Animal Technician II — Research & Animal Care

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician to provide daily care for research animals and maintain housing facilities in compliance with AAALAC guidelines. The role includes assisting with bloodletting, parasite screens, and routine treatments under supervision, and helping with sentinel surveillance programs.

Responsibilities include health monitoring, reporting illnesses, maintaining records, and assisting staff with training in common procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; AALAS Certificate 1 preferred.
• AALAS Certificate 2 preferred; 1–3 years lab animal experience.
• Experience with restraint, blood collection, sample handling.
• Ability to work in a team and follow detailed instructions.
• Knowledge of basic computer data entry for records.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily husbandry for research animals and housing.
• Monitor animal health and report concerns to Supervisor.
• Perform bloodletting, sentinel procedures, and sample preparation.
• Prepare samples for transport to diagnostic labs.
• Maintain accurate records and cage cards per SOPs.
• Assist with training in basic techniques for staff.

Skills

Animal care

Restraint techniques

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

AALAS Certificate 1

AALAS Certificate 2

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician to provide daily care for research animals and maintain housing facilities in compliance with AAALAC guidelines. The role includes assisting with bloodletting, parasite screens, and routine treatments under supervision, and helping with sentinel surveillance programs.

Responsibilities include health monitoring, reporting illnesses, maintaining records, and assisting staff with training in common procedures.