Onsite Animal Care & Records Technician

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston seeks an Animal Facility Assistant to support the daily operation of the Animal Facility, including feeding and caring for animals used in experiments. This onsite role requires attention to sterile techniques and accurate record-keeping.

The position offers a 40-hour workweek at 185 Cambridge Street with day shift and a focus on safety, compliance, and collaboration with animal care staff to maintain high standards of animal welfare.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
• Previous experience with Animals 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

• Consistently implements sterile techniques using a barrier microisolator cage system.
• Tracks animal health and notify supervisors and animal care staff of observations.
• Keeps records of animal mortalities.
• Maintains records such as animal inventory, Animal Husbandry, and Room Maintenance Records for each assigned room.
• Reports all facility and environmental issues to the animal technician supervisor.
• Attends staff and educational meetings as scheduled by supervisory staff.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking skills

Long periods of standing/moving

Good communications skills in English

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Mass General Brigham in Boston seeks an Animal Facility Assistant to support the daily operation of the Animal Facility, including feeding and caring for animals used in experiments. This onsite role requires attention to sterile techniques and accurate record-keeping.

The position offers a 40-hour workweek at 185 Cambridge Street with day shift and a focus on safety, compliance, and collaboration with animal care staff to maintain high standards of animal welfare.