"ANIMAL CARE TECHNOLOGIST, BUMC Lab Animal Science Center"

ANIMAL CARE TECHNOLOGIST, BUMC Lab Animal Science Center

Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

Job Location
Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code
26500046280226

Posted Date
2/27/2026

Salary Grade
Grade 45

Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$23.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$29.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

The Animal Science Center is part of the Office of Research, a group dedicated to aiding the research community in navigating the lifecycle of their work, from finding funding to creating proposals to helping inventions find their way to the public. We are a diverse group of passionate, enthusiastic personnel who understand and appreciate the importance research animals are to furthering scientific discoveries.

Our mission is to ensure while aiding in academic studies, that animal care, health and welfare is maintained at the highest standards according to Institutional, local, state, and federal regulations, policies and procedures. To accomplish this goal, this candidate would complete daily quality animal care for all Aquatics Facility species, such as fish and frogs. The candidates assignments would include animal husbandry tasks such as tank changes, animal health checks, veterinary health monitoring and treatment, aquatics systems maintenance, and facility maintenance i.e. sanitization of equipment, research housing areas and materials. Additional responsibilities include animal housing, census data collection, and others as assigned.

Training would include following standard operating procedures for Biosafety Levels: ASBL-1 and ASBL-2 and Chemical Containment Levels: CCL-1, CCL-2 and CCL3. Animal Science Center is looking for a candidate who is ready to work in a dynamic, positive work environment surround by likeminded individuals. Someone who can complete assignments independently and as a whole. An ideal candidate would be eager to learn and can effectively communicate via email, text, call through smartphone and computers.

Skills such as accurate recording keeping and detail oriented would be desirable for this position. This candidate would be professional and courteous while building working relationships with researchers, veterinary staff, and co-workers.

Why work at BU?

The Animal Science Center is committed to your professional development and providing opportunities for you to pursue your professional goals. Boston University's benefit package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off. Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Noteworthy: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well.

Required Skills

Requirements/Qualifications High school diploma or GED 1 year of experience in the field or related setting. Relevant education may be substituted for experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $23.00-$29.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316416