Veterinary Technician, Ragon Institute
Mass General Brigham · Cambridge-MA
What the posting says
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- PayStated
- $23.55–$25.06 an hourAbout $48,984–$52,125 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- day, weekend
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 0-2 years
- EducationStated
- ['associate degree', 'professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Laboratory animal care and husbandryrequired
Experience in laboratory animal or veterinary care 1-2 years required
from the posting - Animal restraintrequired
Perform basic animal restraint, minimize stress, and ensure the safety of both animals and personnel
from the posting - Vital signs assessmentrequired
Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, and respiration) and perform a general examination
from the posting - Drug calculations and medication administrationrequired
Perform drug calculations and administer medications
from the posting - Health assessments and medical treatmentsrequired
Assist veterinary staff with routine health assessments, medical treatments, and procedures
from the posting - Animal record documentationrequired
Maintains animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes
from the posting - Basic veterinary proceduresrequired
Knowledge of basic vet procedures, sample collection, and basic treatments
from the posting - Sample collectionrequired
Assist with collecting diagnostic and health surveillance samples
from the posting - IACUC protocol knowledgerequired
Be familiar with IACUC protocols and policies to evaluate clinical signs
from the posting - Time managementrequired
Excellent time management skills
from the posting - Associate's degree in veterinary technologypreferred
Associate's Degree Veterinary Technology preferred
from the posting - Certified Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)preferred
Certified Laboratory Animal Technician [LAT] - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science preferred
from the posting
Read the full posting as the employer wrote it
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Provide animal care and medical assistance for laboratory animals. Perform rounds, triage, treat, and monitor basic clinical cases. Assist with collecting diagnostic and health surveillance samples. Assist the veterinary team and other hospital staff by caring for and cleaning patients and facilities, including completing patient treatments. Provides research support by communicating with the research regarding clinical cases and documentation. In addition to other tasks involved in the operation of the animal research program. After hours, rotating weekend and holiday work may be required.Key Responsibilities
• Be knowledgeable in the daily care and husbandry for laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages, and maintaining appropriate living environments.
• Prep for trainings and procedures, schedule and conduct basic technical skill trainings for investigators and peers as needed.
• Perform basic animal restraint, minimize stress, and ensure the safety of both animals and personnel.
• Perform regular health checks and observations to identify signs of illness or distress in the animals, promptly reporting any concerns to the veterinary team.
• Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, and respiration) and perform a general examination to assess overall health.
• Assist veterinary staff with routine health assessments, medical treatments, and procedures for laboratory animals.
• Perform drug calculations and administer medications.
• Maintains animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes, updating the database.
• Ensure compliance with all institutional, regulatory, and ethical guidelines governing animal research and welfare. Be familiar with IACUC protocols and policies to evaluate clinical signs for routine humane endpoints
Qualifications
Education
- Associate's Degree Veterinary Technology preferred
- Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Licenses & Credentials
- Certified Laboratory Animal Technician [LAT] - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science preferred
Experience
- Experience in laboratory animal or veterinary care 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic skills and animal care, and health
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to find and abide by institutional SOPs and policies, works with moderate supervision.
- Knowledge of basic vet procedures, sample collection, and basic treatments.
- Works with close supervision.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
The Balazs Laboratory at the Ragon Institute is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join a collaborative and diverse research team focused on advancing immunology and infectious disease research. This role supports the development of innovative humanized mouse models, including complex procedures such as survival surgery, to enable broad scientific discovery.
In this hands-on role, you will provide expert animal care, support research activities, and collaborate closely with investigators, veterinary staff, and laboratory colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary professional interested in laboratory animal medicine, research support, and translational science.
Why Join Mass General Brigham?
At Mass General Brigham, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace. This role offers meaningful impact, skill development, and collaboration with leading researchers in the field.
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Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$23.55 - $25.06/Hourly
Grade
4
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