Vivarium Specialist: Breeding & Animal Care Lead

The General Hospital Corporation; Cambridge (MA); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Ragon Institute at Mass General Brigham is seeking a Vivarium Specialist to oversee breeding services and daily care for laboratory animals in a state-of-the-art facility located in Cambridge. You will work under the supervision of the Vivarium Manager to support high-level research programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating colony maintenance, ensuring compliance with all regulations, and collaborating with veterinary staff and researchers to advance biomedical studies.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Animal Sciences preferred.
• 3–5 years animal care experience required.
• Knowledge of the Animal Welfare Act and related guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Provide daily care for laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, and housing maintenance.
• Collaborate with researchers to implement animal research protocols.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations and institutional policies.
• Develop enrichment programs to enhance animal well-being.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in clean, operational condition.
• Train and mentor junior animal care technicians in handling and husbandry.
• Monitor health and identify potential issues within animal populations.

Conocimientos

Animal husbandry

Research protocols

Animal welfare regulations

Leadership/mentoring

Communication

Physical aptitude

Educación

Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Animal Sciences or related field

Descripción del empleo

The Ragon Institute at Mass General Brigham is seeking a Vivarium Specialist to oversee breeding services and daily care for laboratory animals in a state-of-the-art facility located in Cambridge. You will work under the supervision of the Vivarium Manager to support high-level research programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating colony maintenance, ensuring compliance with all regulations, and collaborating with veterinary staff and researchers to advance biomedical studies.