Animal Care Technician

4 days ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Laboratories Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Animal Care Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team in Cambridge, MA.

As an Animal Care Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the health and well-being of animals in our care. You will be responsible for monitoring, observing, and recording animal health and welfare daily, as well as completing various standard animal husbandry duties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, health, and housing.
  • Follow all procedures to maintain housing areas, including room or facility personnel entry; personnel protective equipment use, spraying in all equipment and materials into controlled areas.
  • Operate equipment following all safety guidelines.
  • Work cooperatively with the on-site supervisor and/or facility veterinarian to assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree.
  • Bachelor's of Science or degree in life science preferred.
  • 6-12 months experience performing basic animal care desired.
  • Interest in achieving ALAT certification upon eligibility.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $23 to $25 USD per hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work-life balance flexibility.

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Vivarium Husbandry Animal Care Technician 2 to join our Insourcing Solutions Department in Cambridge, MA. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for observing, monitoring, and documenting the health and physical environment within the animal facility. Your expertise in animal care and...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts Institute of Technology Full time

    Job Title: Animal TechnicianWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Animal Technician to join our team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As an Animal Technician, you will play a critical role in the care and well-being of research animals at our facilities.Job Summary:The Animal Technician will be responsible for performing a...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts Institute of Technology Full time

    Job Title: Animal TechnicianWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Animal Technician to join our team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As an Animal Technician, you will play a critical role in the care and well-being of research animals at our facilities.Job Summary:The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time

    Job Title: Animal Technician IIWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Animal Technician II to join our team at Harvard University.Job Summary:The Animal Technician II will be responsible for the daily care of various laboratory animals, including mice, rats, rabbits, and other species as necessary. This includes cleaning, feeding, and watering...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time

    Job Title: Animal Technician IIHarvard University is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Animal Technician II to join our team at the Harvard Center for Comparative Medicine.Job Summary:The Animal Technician II will be responsible for the daily care of various laboratory animals, including mice, rats, rabbits, and other species as necessary. This...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Vivarium Husbandry Animal Care Technician 2 to join our Insourcing Solutions Department in Cambridge, MA.About the RoleIn this critical position, you will be responsible for observing, monitoring, and documenting the health and physical environment within the animal facility. You will perform animal care...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Vivarium Husbandry Animal Care Technician 2 to join our Insourcing Solutions Department in Cambridge, MA.Key ResponsibilitiesObserve, monitor, and document the health and physical environment within the animal facility.Perform animal care and husbandry duties, including reviewing and complying with SOPs...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Laboratories Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Vivarium Husbandry Animal Care Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions Department in Cambridge, MA.This role involves observing, monitoring, and documenting the health and physical environment within the animal facility, as well as performing animal care and husbandry duties.Key ResponsibilitiesReview...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time

    Job Title: Animal Technician IIIJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Animal Technician III to join our team at Harvard University. The successful candidate will be responsible for the routine collection of census data, generating and activating cage cards, and receiving incoming animal shipments and in-house transfers.Key...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Animal Care Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team in Cambridge, MA. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional animal care and welfare, maintaining vivarium cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with applicable SOPs.Key Responsibilities:Provide high-quality animal care...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Vivarium Husbandry Animal Care Technician 2 to join our Insourcing Solutions Department in Cambridge, MA. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for observing, monitoring, and documenting the health and physical environment within the animal facility. Your expertise in animal care and...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States AbbVie Full time

    Job SummaryThe BioResources department at AbbVie is seeking a skilled Laboratory Animal Technician to provide husbandry care for laboratory animals. This role involves direct contact with animals, cleaning cages, and preparing feed and bedding for the technicians.ResponsibilitiesMaintain cage wash equipment, including the tunnel washer, rack washer, and...

  • Animal Technician I

    7 days ago


    Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Animal Technician I to join our team at Harvard University. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional animal care and support services to our research community.Key ResponsibilitiesDisassemble and empty dirty cages, load cage components into cage wash machines, and...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Laboratories Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Vivarium Husbandry Animal Care Technician 2 to join our Insourcing Solutions Department in Cambridge, MA.In this role, you will be responsible for observing, monitoring, and documenting the health and physical environment within the animal facility. You will also perform animal care and husbandry duties,...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts Institute of Technology Full time

    Veterinary Technician - Large AnimalWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The successful candidate will assist veterinarians with all aspects of marmoset colony oversight, including tracking and ensuring the accuracy of breeding colony census data, updating birth...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts Institute of Technology Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Veterinary Technician, Large Animal to join our team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The successful candidate will assist veterinarians with all aspects of marmoset colony oversight, including tracking and ensuring the accuracy of breeding colony census data, updating birth information, and maintaining...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Laboratories Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Research Vivarium Husbandry Animal Care Specialist to join our Insourcing Solutions Department in Cambridge, MA.Key Responsibilities:Observe, monitor, and document the health and physical environment within the animal facility.Perform animal care and husbandry duties, including health observations and animal...

  • Veterinary Technician

    3 weeks ago


    Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts Institute of Technology Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Veterinary Technician to join our team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The successful candidate will assist veterinarians with all aspects of marmoset colony oversight, including tracking and ensuring the accuracy of breeding colony census data, updating birth information, and maintaining cage...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Laboratories Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Animal Facility Supervisor to join our Insourcing Solutions team in Cambridge, MA.The successful candidate will provide direct supervision of daily activities of Charles River Accelerator & Development Labs (CRADL) animal facilities, ensuring optimal team performance and adherence to company standards.Key...


  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Laboratories Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Animal Facility Supervisor to join our Insourcing Solutions team in Cambridge, MA.The successful candidate will provide direct supervision of daily activities of Charles River Accelerator & Development Labs (CRADL) animal facilities, ensuring optimal team performance and meeting client needs.Key responsibilities...