Rodent Vivarium Technician – Care & Research

Planet Pharma; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Wilmington, MA is seeking a dedicated animal care technician to support rodent husbandry and colony management. You will assist with feeding, housing, breeding, sample collection, and data entry using ICM and MS Office, while following SOPs and welfare guidelines.

The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a teamwork-oriented environment. Pay up to 21.25 USD per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) plus 0–1 years related experience.
• Tablet data entry and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform husbandry tasks: feeding, bedding, water, enrichment.
• Maintain rat/mouse colonies: matings, weaning, sexing, sampling.
• Handle rodents for sampling and identification.

Skills

Data entry proficiency

MS Office familiarity

Clear communication

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) + 0-1 year

Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) + 1-2 years

High School diploma or GED + 2-4 years

Tools

Internet Colony Management (ICM)

MS Office

Job description

Planet Pharma in Wilmington, MA is seeking a dedicated animal care technician to support rodent husbandry and colony management. You will assist with feeding, housing, breeding, sample collection, and data entry using ICM and MS Office, while following SOPs and welfare guidelines.

The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a teamwork-oriented environment. Pay up to 21.25 USD per hour.