Animal Care Technician – Summer Temp
83588BR
Research-Research Administration
Status
Part-Time
Standard Hours per Week
1
Job Category
Research,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Per Diem
Pay Range
$19.83-$29.49 Hourly
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
The Animal Resources Children’s Hospital (ARCH) team is looking for dedicated and hard working individuals for a Summer Temp/ Internship opportunity. This will be a summer internship assisting the ARCH team and providing support to animal care operations. Responsibilities include basic daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals (mice) in a research environment.
Individuals interested in Biology, Pre -Veterinary or Research fields are encouraged to apply. Strong attention to detail when observing animals and completing documentation is necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assembling and preparing animal cages/racks and related equipment for cage change outs, or newly arriving animals according to instructions
- Operating equipment such as tunnel washers, cage washers, bottle washers and autoclaves
- Maintaining clean, orderly and sanitized work areas on a regular basis and completing area documentation
- Maintaining the health and well being of laboratory animals by providing a stable sanitized environment with quality food and water, and completing area documentation
- Basic daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals housed in a research environment
- Performing and recording daily animal health observations, communicating adverse findings to the veterinarian technicians to ensure animal care standards are in keeping with applicable laws and regulatory guidelines (Animal Welfare Act, USDA, AAALAC, and IACUC)
- Identifying basic animal care issues such as overcrowded cages, and notifying a Technician II or III
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience/ Requirements:
- Attention to detail when observing animals and completing documentation is required
- The ability to read and understand written instructions
- The ability to work directly with mice and rats, with no preexisting allergies to animals, hair or dander
- The ability to lift 50 lbs., box carry 30 lbs, and push or pull up to 100 lbs, amongst other physical tasks
- The willingness to be fit tested and wear a N95 mask (by being clean shaven for proper and necessary fit) or alternatively if necessary a PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) as required in specific locations within ARCH throughout the workday
Schedule: Mon – Fri from 7:30am – 4pm.
This is a Temp position that will be supporting the ARCH team over the summer of 2026
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
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