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Animal Caretaker

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Brandeis University

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United States , Waltham

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Research and Development

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39500.00 - 41400.00 USD / Year
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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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