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Research Animal Specialist I


Job Location:

Belmont, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 23
Posted: 15 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation


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

Summary
Assists in the daily operation of the Animal Facility in feeding of and caring for animals used in experiments.

Does this position require Patient Care
No

Essential Functions
-Consistently implements sterile techniques using a barrier microisolator cage system.

-Tracks animal health and notify supervisors and animal care staff of observations.

-Keeps records of animal mortalities.

-Maintains records such as animal inventory Animal Husbandry and Room Maintenance Records for each assigned room.

-Reports all facility and environmental issues to the animal technician supervisor.

-Attends staff and educational meetings as scheduled by supervisory staff.


Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Previous experience with Animals 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Detail-oriented.
- Multitasking skills.
- Long periods of standing and/or moving.
- Good communications skills in English both oral and written.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Shift Requirements

Coverage includes holidays and weekends. Looking to fill a shift that works 40 hours / week from Saturday through Wednesday. Scheduled days off would be Thursday and Friday

Cross Training/potential to promote

All staff are cross trained among species. After successful training looking to promote to Animal Specialist II.


Remote Type

Onsite


Work Location

115 Mill Street


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40


Employee Type

Regular


Work Shift

Day (United States of America)



Pay Range

$20.50 - $23.44/Hourly

Grade

3


At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.


EEO Statement:

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .


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At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.


Required Experience:

IC


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