Research Animal Specialist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

8d•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, the role involves reporting all facility and environmental issues to the animal technician supervisor and attending staff and educational meetings as scheduled by supervisory staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Previous 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.

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.