Animal Caretaker Job at Brandeis University (Waltham)

Animal Caretaker

Brandeis University

Location:
United States , Waltham

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

39500.00 - 41400.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about animal welfare and interested in contributing to cutting-edge biomedical research? Foster Biomedical Research Laboratory at Brandeis University is seeking a dedicated Animal Caretaker to support the daily care and well-being of laboratory animals. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work with animals, take pride in attention to detail, and want to help advance ethical and impactful research.

Job Responsibility:

Provide daily care and husbandry support, including feeding, watering, cleaning and operating cage washing equipment
Health monitoring: Observing animals for signs of illness, injury, or distress, reporting any abnormalities to the supervisor or Director
Animal handling: Restraining animals for administering medications as directed
Facility maintenance: Cleaning and disinfecting animal housing areas and equipment
Compliance with regulations: Adhering to all relevant animal welfare laws and protocols
Record keeping: Maintaining room temperature and humidity logs
Inventory management: Monitor inventory levels of facility supplies
Training and education: Participating in ongoing training on animal handling, care procedures, and safety protocols

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required
ALAT certificate required within 6 months
Animal handling skills: Ability to comfortably handle various species of laboratory animals with care and expertise
Attention to detail: Accurate observation and recording of animal health data
Good communication skills: Reporting observations and concerns to supervisors effectively
Compassion and empathy for animals: Commitment to animal welfare and ethical research practices
Weekend and holiday coverage required
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels
Ability to lift up to 50lbs required, prolonged standings, bending, squatting, and kneeling
Daily contact and work with live animals and soiled animal bedding

What we offer:

Meaningful work: Play a critical role in supporting research that advances science and human health
Hands-on experience: Care for a variety of laboratory animal species while honing your animal handling and observation skills
Professional growth: Participate in ongoing training, including opportunities to earn your ALAT certification
Team environment: Collaborate with compassionate professionals who value animal welfare, compliance, and teamwork

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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