Mouse Colony Manager

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Mouse Colony Manager at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory - Tsai Lab is responsible for managing a large-scale mouse colony used in neuroscience research. This role combines hands-on animal research with important administrative duties, ensuring compliance with animal care regulations and coordinating various aspects of mouse colony management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field of study.
• A minimum of four years of related experience.
• Knowledge of mouse genetics.
• Solid interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and effective communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work independently and use discretion to problem solve.
• Attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with researchers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in administering injections (IP, SQ, IM, IV).
• Experience working with transgenic mice and colony maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a large-scale mouse colony used in neuroscience research.
• Coordinate and prepare animal protocol and addendum submissions for the lab to the Committee on Animal Care (CAC).
• Ensure compliance with IACUC/CAC/EHS regulations and prepare for twice-yearly CAC inspections.
• Perform tasks related to mouse colony management such as record keeping, setting up breeding pairs/trios, sampling, genotyping (PCR), and weaning.
• Work closely with researchers to create breeding schemes to meet research objectives.
• Maintain detailed animal inventory spreadsheets and track generational numbers to minimize genetic drift.
• Handle import/export of lab animals and animal ordering.
• Initiate Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) as needed and coordinate annual renewals of animal protocol and 3-year rewrites.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree