Mice Colony Husbandry Technician - Care & Health

Biocytogen; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

401K with Company Match

Earned sick leave

Job summary

Biocytogen is seeking a detail-oriented Husbandry Technician to oversee the health and well-being of our mouse colonies. You will perform daily husbandry, cage changes, feeding, water refills, and pregnancy checks to support breeding and research activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean cages and equipment, monitoring environmental conditions, and collaborating with scientists to meet project needs while upholding animal welfare and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Monitor and assess the health and well-being of mice and identify and report any signs of illness or distress.
• Provide daily care for breeding colony: feeding, cage changes, water, pregnancy checks, and litter monitoring per SOPs.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of cages, equipment, and workspaces according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Work collaboratively with research associates or scientists to meet project needs and animal welfare standards.
• Monitor environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity) to ensure compliance with facility guidelines.
• Adhere to all institutional and regulatory guidelines and ethical standards regarding animal care and use.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the health and well-being of mice and identify and report any signs of illness or distress.
• Provide daily care and husbandry for the breeding colony, including feeding, cage changing, food/water refilling, checking for pregnancy and new litter, following established protocols and schedules.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of cages, equipment, and workspaces according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Work collaboratively with research associates or scientists to meet project needs and animal welfare standards.
• Monitor environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity) to ensure compliance with facility guidelines.
• Adhere to all institutional and regulatory guidelines and ethical standards regarding animal care and use.

Job description

Biocytogen is seeking a detail-oriented Husbandry Technician to oversee the health and well-being of our mouse colonies. You will perform daily husbandry, cage changes, feeding, water refills, and pregnancy checks to support breeding and research activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean cages and equipment, monitoring environmental conditions, and collaborating with scientists to meet project needs while upholding animal welfare and regulatory standards.