Research Animal Specialist I

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the daily operation of the Animal Facility, in feeding of and caring for animals used in experiments. This role consistently implements sterile techniques using a barrier microisolator cage system. The specialist tracks animal health and notifies supervisors and animal care staff of observations. They also keep records of animal mortalities and maintain records such as animal inventory, Animal Husbandry, and Room Maintenance Records for each assigned room. Additionally, they report all facility and environmental issues to the animal technician supervisor and attend staff and educational meetings as scheduled by supervisory staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Experience with Animals 0-1 year preferred
Detail-oriented
Multitasking skills
Long periods of standing and/or moving
Good communications skills in English, both oral and written

Nice To Haves

Cross trained among species.
Potential to promote to Animal Specialist II after successful training.

Responsibilities

Consistently implements sterile techniques using a barrier microisolator cage system.
Tracks animal health and notify supervisors and animal care staff of observations.
Keeps records of animal mortalities.
Maintains records such as animal inventory, Animal Husbandry, and Room Maintenance Records for each assigned room.
Reports all facility and environmental issues to the animal technician supervisor.
Attends staff and educational meetings as scheduled by supervisory staff.