Vivarium Technician II - Animal Health & Care

Broad Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Comparative Medicine Technician II to oversee preventive health monitoring, veterinary care, and animal husbandry across multiple species. You will perform vivarium operations, provide fresh materials, enrichment, and documentation in the lab animal resource software, supporting research teams.

You will work with the veterinarian and program management, adhering to SOPs and safety regulations while contributing to animal health and welfare.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 1-3+ years of employment in a laboratory animal husbandry position.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with research staff and peers.
• Weekend and holiday work required. May require working a shifted weekly schedule that routinely includes weekend days.
• AALAS certification preferred.
• Must function well independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Monitors animal health and well‑being.
• Evaluates animal health, reports abnormal conditions, monitors, and provides clinical treatments as directed by the veterinarian, program management, or designee.
• Documents, organizes, and maintains timely records in the laboratory animal resource software system.
• Provides technical services and support to research staff.
• Provides and monitors enrichment enhancements.
• Provides fresh feed, water, and bedding material as scheduled and as needed.
• Maintains breeding, identification, and gestational databases.
• Operates bio‑safety cabinets, animal transfer stations, and individually ventilated rack systems.
• Operates regulated and calibrated veterinary equipment.
• Assists with preparing autoclaved caging material for animal colonies according to standard operating procedures.
• Occasionally operates mechanical cage wash units, bulk steam sterilizers, decontamination equipment, and material‑transfer vacuum systems according to standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions.
• Ensures compliance with required regulations and consistently follows program and institutional procedures and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Weekend work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Comparative Medicine Technician II to oversee preventive health monitoring, veterinary care, and animal husbandry across multiple species. You will perform vivarium operations, provide fresh materials, enrichment, and documentation in the lab animal resource software, supporting research teams.

You will work with the veterinarian and program management, adhering to SOPs and safety regulations while contributing to animal health and welfare.