Veterinary Technician, Ragon Institute

Massachusetts General Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s Balazs Laboratory at the Ragon Institute is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide expert animal care and support translational science research focused on immunology and infectious disease. The role involves complex procedures, including survival surgery, in a hands-on environment with collaboration across investigators and veterinary staff.

Ideal candidates have a veterinary technology background and 1–2 years of lab animal experience, with strong record-keeping and

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology preferred.
• LAT certification preferred.
• 1–2 years' experience in laboratory animal or veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Care for laboratory animals: feeding, cleaning, and housing in proper environments.
• Assist with routine health assessments, medical treatments and procedures.
• Maintain animal records and update databases with observations.
• Be familiar with IACUC protocols and humane endpoints.

Skills

Animal care

Time management

SOP adherence

Record keeping

Education

Associate's Degree Veterinary Technology

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

LAT certification

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Provide animal care and medical assistance for laboratory animals. Perform rounds, triage, treat, and monitor basic clinical cases. Assist with collecting diagnostic and health surveillance samples. Assist the veterinary team and other hospital staff by caring for and cleaning patients and facilities, including completing patient treatments. Provides research support by communicating with the research regarding clinical cases and documentation. In addition to other tasks involved in the operation of the animal research program. After hours, rotating weekend and holiday work may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable in the daily care and husbandry for laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages, and maintaining appropriate living environments.
• Prep for trainings and procedures, schedule and conduct basic technical skill trainings for investigators and peers as needed.
• Perform basic animal restraint, minimize stress, and ensure the safety of both animals and personnel.
• Perform regular health checks and observations to identify signs of illness or distress in the animals, promptly reporting any concerns to the veterinary team.
• Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, and respiration) and perform a general examination to assess overall health.
• Assist veterinary staff with routine health assessments, medical treatments, and procedures for laboratory animals.
• Perform drug calculations and administer medications.
• Maintains animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes, updating the database.
• Ensure compliance with all institutional, regulatory, and ethical guidelines governing animal research and welfare. Be familiar with IACUC protocols and policies to evaluate clinical signs for routine humane endpoints.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree Veterinary Technology preferred
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Licenses & Credentials

• Certified Laboratory Animal Technician [LAT] - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science preferred

Experience

• Experience in laboratory animal or veterinary care 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic skills and animal care, and health
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to find and abide by institutional SOPs and policies, works with moderate supervision.
• Knowledge of basic vet procedures, sample collection, and basic treatments.
• Works with close supervision.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The Balazs Laboratory at the Ragon Institute is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join a collaborative and diverse research team focused on advancing immunology and infectious disease research. This role supports the development of innovative humanized mouse models, including complex procedures such as survival surgery, to enable broad scientific discovery.

In this hands-on role, you will provide expert animal care, support research activities, and collaborate closely with investigators, veterinary staff, and laboratory colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary professional interested in laboratory animal medicine, research support, and translational science.

Why Join Mass General Brigham?

At Mass General Brigham, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace. This role offers meaningful impact, skill development, and collaboration with leading researchers in the field.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

600 Main Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$23.55 - $25.06/Hourly

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Grade

4

EEO Statement

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