Vivarium Specialist: Breeding & Animal Care Lead

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Cambridge (MA); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mass General Brigham in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Vivarium Specialist to oversee the daily care of laboratory animals, support researchers, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with animal welfare regulations in the Ragon Institute vivarium.

The role includes breeding coordination, records management, and collaboration with veterinarians and research teams to maintain high standards in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.

Formación

• Education: High School Diploma or Associate's Degree in Animal Sciences preferred.
• Experience: Animal Care Experience 3-5 years required.
• Knowledge of animal welfare regulations (e.g., Animal Welfare Act) and guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Provide daily care for laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, and maintaining clean housing.
• Collaborate with researchers to implement animal research protocols.
• Adhere to animal welfare regulations and institutional policies.
• Develop enrichment programs to enhance welfare of animals.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in clean, operational condition.
• Train and mentor junior animal care technicians.
• Implement health monitoring programs.

Conocimientos

Animal care

Research protocols

Leadership

Communication

Physical ability

Educación

Associate's Degree in Animal Sciences

High School Diploma

Descripción del empleo

Mass General Brigham in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Vivarium Specialist to oversee the daily care of laboratory animals, support researchers, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with animal welfare regulations in the Ragon Institute vivarium.

The role includes breeding coordination, records management, and collaboration with veterinarians and research teams to maintain high standards in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.