Joslin Diabetes Center·Boston, Massachusetts
Provide routine husbandry care and sanitization for laboratory animals across multiple facilities following standardized procedures. Assist researchers with technical tasks such as breeding, study support, and animal relocations.
Overview The Animal Technician provides routine husbandry care of laboratory animals across multiple animal facilities following standardized laboratory procedures which adhere to State and Federal regulations.
Works with Lead Animal Technician as needed.
May assist with research staff as needed.
Weekends and holidays are required.
As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
We require that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
Perform husbandry care for laboratory animals on a multi-building campus including daily health/cage checks, housing/procedure room checks, and cage changes following Standard Operating Procedures Perform routine cleaning and sanitization of animal rooms and procedure rooms according to established procedures Document completed tasks and observations and report any deviations or adverse conditions to Lead Animal Technician and/or Veterinary Technician as appropriate Receive and house animal shipments Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods Interact with researchers and other groups as appropriate Provide technical assistance to researchers (breeding, study support, emergency euthanasia, animal export packing, and inter/intra building animal relocations) as needed Assist with inter/intra building central services activities including waste management, carcass removal, equipment fumigation, housing rack installation, small equipment relocation, and cage wash duties as needed Assist Lead Animal Technician and be able to back-up Lead Animal Technician during absences as needed Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
High school diploma or equivalent 1-3 years of experience in an animal facility. Experience working in an AAALAC accredited facility is desired ALAT certification (Note: This is a requirement. If you aren't currently certified, you must sit for the exam after 18 months from date of hire.) Must have strong attention to detail Must be able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English Must be able to work well within a team and independently Must possess basic level computer skills Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50lb on a flat surface or ramp Must be able to stand for 6 hours Applicants must be able to handle small rodents, soiled animal bedding, and perform euthanasia. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. (Min) USD $19.23/Hr. (Max) USD $24.04/Hr.
Requires a high school diploma and 1-3 years of animal facility experience, with ALAT certification required or obtainable within 18 months. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting 50lbs and standing for 6 hours.
Market context
Animal technician roles in Massachusetts often show steady demand in research, academic, and biomedical settings that rely on daily animal care and facility support. This type of position is competitive because employers usually want hands-on animal facility experience, physical stamina, and certification readiness such as ALAT. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your experience with animal handling, lifting 50 lbs, and standing for extended periods before applying.
