Vivarium Animal Care Technician | Colony & Welfare

Biocytogen; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

401K with Company Match

Earned sick leave

Job summary

Biocytogen is seeking a detail-oriented Husbandry Technician to oversee the health and well-being of our research animal colonies in Waltham, MA. You will perform daily husbandry, colony management, and keep precise records to support breeding and project activities.

Responsibilities include monitoring animal health, providing care and cage changes, maintaining SOPs, and collaborating with researchers to meet scientific and welfare standards in a regulated facility.

Qualifications

• Monitor and assess the health and well-being of mice and report signs of illness or distress.
• Provide daily care for the breeding colony, including feeding, cage changes, water refilling, checking for pregnancy and litters.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of cages, equipment, and workspaces according to SOPs.
• Collaborate with researchers to meet project needs and animal welfare standards.
• Monitor environmental conditions to ensure facility guidelines are met.
• Adhere to institutional and regulatory guidelines and ethical standards regarding animal care and use.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily husbandry of mice and breeding colonies.
• Maintain accurate records for health, breeding, and procedures.
• Perform cage changes, feeding, and water replenishment per SOPs.
• Collaborate with scientists to support project milestones.
• Monitor and document environmental parameters (temperature, humidity).
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and ethical requirements.

Skills

Health monitoring

Daily animal care

Record-keeping

Team collaboration

Environmental monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Biocytogen is seeking a detail-oriented Husbandry Technician to oversee the health and well-being of our research animal colonies in Waltham, MA. You will perform daily husbandry, colony management, and keep precise records to support breeding and project activities.

Responsibilities include monitoring animal health, providing care and cage changes, maintaining SOPs, and collaborating with researchers to meet scientific and welfare standards in a regulated facility.