VETERINARY RESEARCH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN, ARS NEIDL Max Containment

Inside Higher Ed; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,239 - 59,939; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare research facility in Boston is actively seeking a Veterinary Research Support Technician. In this full-time role, you will provide veterinary and technical support for laboratory animal research in high-containment environments. Candidates should have substantial lab animal experience, including BSL‑4 knowledge, and appropriate certifications preferred. This position offers a unique opportunity for continued education. The salary ranges from $25.58 to $43.51 hourly based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of lab animal experience required.
• At least 1 year as Veterinary Technician for RST or equivalent.
• BSL‑4 experience or experience as study coordinator required.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary and technical support for laboratory animal research.
• Coordinate studies and oversee animal care.
• Maintain biosafety standards in high-containment settings.

Skills

Lab animal experience

Veterinary Technician skills

BSL‑4 experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

ALAT certification

LAT certification

LATg certification

Job description

Job Title

Veterinary Research Support Technician, ARS NEIDL Max Containment

Job Location

Boston, MA, United States

Job Category

Boston University Medical Campus – Professional

Position Type

Full‑Time / Regular

Role Overview

Join a motivated, innovative team dedicated to providing safe and humane husbandry, technical and research support for a variety of laboratory animals to promote the study and mitigation of infectious diseases. Receive unique biocontainment training with opportunities for continuing education and growth. Will perform these duties at Bio Safety Levels 2, 3 & 4.

Responsibilities

Provide veterinary and technical support for laboratory animal research in a high-containment setting, ensuring compliance with BSL‑2, BSL‑3, and BSL‑4 protocols. Coordinate studies, oversee animal care, and maintain biosafety standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of lab animal experience for RSA (grade 46). BS, CVT, ALAT preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of lab animal experience, with at least 1 year as Veterinary Technician or equivalent, for RST (grade 47). BS, CVT, LAT preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of lab animal experience, with at least 1 year as Veterinary Technician or equivalent, for RSS (grade 48). BS, CVT, LATg preferred.
• BSL‑4 experience or experience as study coordinator required.

Salary

$25.58 – $43.51 (Grade 47)

Equal Opportunity 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.

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