VETERINARY RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSISTANT, NEIDL, ARS NEIDL Max Containment

Inside Higher Ed; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 71,925 - 93,375; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Veterinary Research Support Assistant in Boston. The ideal candidate will have significant laboratory animal experience and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include providing technical support and humane care for laboratory animals under biocontainment conditions. This role offers a full-time position within a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of lab animal related experience required for RSA position.
• 5 years of lab animal related experience with 1 year as Veterinary Technician for RST position.
• 7 years of lab animal related experience with 1 year as Veterinary Technician for RSS position.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and humane husbandry for laboratory animals.
• Deliver technical and research support.
• Conduct biocontainment training.

Skills

Lab animal related experience

Veterinary Technician experience

BSL4 experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

CVT certification

ALAT certification

LAT certification

Job description

Job Description

VETERINARY RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSISTANT, NEIDL, ARS NEIDL Max Containment.

Boston University Medical Campus – Professional.

Join a motivated, innovative team dedicated to providing safe and humane husbandry, technical and research support for a variety of laboratory animals. Provide unique biocontainment training and opportunities for continuing education and growth. Will perform these duties at Biosafety Levels 2, 3 & 4.

Location

Boston, MA, United States.

Salary Grade

Grade 46 – $71,925.00 to $93,375.00 (final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay comparisons).

Position Type

Full‑Time / Regular.

Required Skills

• RSA: Minimum 3 years of lab animal related experience, BS, CVT, ALAT preferred.
• RST: Minimum 5 years of lab animal related experience with 1 year as Veterinary Technician or equivalent, BS, CVT, LAT preferred.
• RSS: Minimum 7 years of lab animal related experience with 1 year as Veterinary Technician or equivalent, BS, CVT, LAT preferred.
• BSL4 experience or experience as study coordinator required.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.