Part-time Animal Technician
- Harvard Medical School
- Location: Boston, MA
- Job Number: 7306742
- Posting Date: Newly posted
- Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2025
Job Description
Part-time Animal Technician
17-Apr-2025
Part-time Animal Technician
Harvard Medical School
68177BR
Job Summary
The Animal Technician will assist all laboratory researchers by maintaining established mouse colonies, keeping records of mouse availability, and collecting and sending biopsies for phenotyping/genotyping.
Position Description
This position involves transgenic mouse strain maintenance, including weaning/separating mice, monitoring of breeding pair productivity and litter production, and maintaining records of mouse strain productivity. The technician will help maintain breeders and progeny at appropriate levels with guidance from the supervisor and faculty member. The technician will perform weekly tail biopsies, ear tagging, and blood sample collections. The individual also be responsible for sending samples to a vendor for genotyping.
Basic Qualifications
Six months to one or more years of experience in animal care or equivalent preferably in a research setting.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Knowledge of mouse colony management, blood phenotyping, and use of Transnetyx, .
Additional Information
Please note this is a part-time, 17.5 hours (.5 FTE) per week position.
This is a term position with an end date of May 29, 2026, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position.
Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Not ready to apply? https://www.gem.com/form?formID=16341e35-cbc6-4904-88a3-09b35763307e to keep in touch and learn about future opportunities! (https://www.gem.com ?formID=16341e35-cbc6-4904-88a3-09b35763307e)
Work Format Details
This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/benefits-wellbeing) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Job Function
Research
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Boston
Job Code
403092 Animal Technician II
Work Format
On-Site
Sub-Unit
------------
https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges
048
Department
Immunology
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Time Status
Part-time
Pre-Employment Screening
Criminal, Identity
Schedule
Part-time schedule | 17.5 hours per week
Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-statement-community-values https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-community-values-diversity-statement
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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17-Apr-2025
Part-time Animal Technician
Harvard Medical School
68177BR
Job Summary
The Animal Technician will assist all laboratory researchers by maintaining established mouse colonies, keeping records of mouse availability, and collecting and sending biopsies for phenotyping/genotyping.
Position Description
This position involves transgenic mouse strain maintenance, including weaning/separating mice, monitoring of breeding pair productivity and litter production, and maintaining records of mouse strain productivity. The technician will help maintain breeders and progeny at appropriate levels with guidance from the supervisor and faculty member. The technician will perform weekly tail biopsies, ear tagging, and blood sample collections. The individual also be responsible for sending samples to a vendor for genotyping.
Basic Qualifications
Six months to one or more years of experience in animal care or equivalent preferably in a research setting.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Knowledge of mouse colony management, blood phenotyping, and use of Transnetyx, .
Additional Information
Please note this is a part-time, 17.5 hours (.5 FTE) per week position.
This is a term position with an end date of May 29, 2026, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position.
Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Not ready to apply? https://www.gem.com/form?formID=16341e35-cbc6-4904-88a3-09b35763307e to keep in touch and learn about future opportunities! (https://www.gem.com ?formID=16341e35-cbc6-4904-88a3-09b35763307e)
Work Format Details
This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/benefits-wellbeing) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Job Function
Research
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Boston
Job Code
403092 Animal Technician II
Work Format
On-Site
Sub-Unit
------------
https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges
048
Department
Immunology
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Time Status
Part-time
Pre-Employment Screening
Criminal, Identity
Schedule
Part-time schedule | 17.5 hours per week
Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-statement-community-values https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-community-values-diversity-statement
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only)
#LI-RA1
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6154147
Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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jeid-0adb1974b51dc545ace8900a4ebd8c66
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