Laboratory Animal Care Tech I — Flexible Schedule

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support laboratory animal care (mice) in a research setting. You will perform basic daily care and husbandry, observe animals, record health notes, and assist with QA-related tasks, following ARCH SOPs and regulatory guidelines (AWA, USDA, AAALAC, IACUC).

Workweek is Monday to Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm. You must be able to lift 50 lbs, read and follow written instructions, and complete documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education and ability to understand written instructions.
• Attention to detail in observing animals and recording data.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to be fit tested and wear N95 or PAPR as required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare animal cages, racks, and equipment for cage changes or new arrivals.
• Operate tunnel washers, cage washers, bottle washers and autoclaves.
• Maintain clean, sanitized work areas and complete documentation.
• Maintain animal health and welfare by providing a stable environment with quality food and water, and document observations.
• Perform basic daily care and husbandry of mice housed in a research setting.
• Record daily health observations and communicate issues to veterinary staff.
• Identify overcrowded cages and notify a Technician II or III.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow written instructions

Physical stamina

Animal handling tolerance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support laboratory animal care (mice) in a research setting. You will perform basic daily care and husbandry, observe animals, record health notes, and assist with QA-related tasks, following ARCH SOPs and regulatory guidelines (AWA, USDA, AAALAC, IACUC).

Workweek is Monday to Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm. You must be able to lift 50 lbs, read and follow written instructions, and complete documentation.