Laboratory Animal Technician – Biomedical Research

Job ID: 181801
Location: Boston, MA (Onsite)
Duration: 3-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (40 hours/week)

Job Summary:

Sigma, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician – Biomedical Research to work onsite with our client in Boston, MA. This role is primarily responsible for the sanitation, cleaning, and sterilization of animal cages, cage components, and related equipment in a biomedical research facility. The technician will operate mechanical cage washing equipment and autoclaves while ensuring compliance with established standard operating procedures and guidelines outlined in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

The position reports to the Supervisor of the Animal Facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize animal cage components and related equipment using mechanical cage, bottle, rack, and tunnel washers.

• Operate mechanical cage wash equipment according to departmental standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions.

• Ensure proper sanitation by using temperature assurance indicators and immediately report any failures to the Supervisor.

• Process waste bedding materials using vacuum bedding disposal or HEPA-filtered bedding disposal units.

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling waste bedding and performing cleaning activities.

• Prepare and stage cage components with appropriate bedding and enrichment materials.

• Inspect cage components and related equipment to ensure they are in good working condition and report any defects or deficiencies immediately.

• Operate steam autoclaves to sterilize equipment as required.

• Verify proper sterilization using cycle assurance indicators.

• Record sterilization results accurately in the Autoclave Assurance Log and report any failures to the Supervisor promptly.

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment in accordance with established procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 0–1 year of related work experience.

• Candidates with janitorial or general cleaning experience are encouraged to apply; previous laboratory animal experience is not required, as training will be provided.

• Must be able to work onsite in Boston, MA. Local candidates only.

• Must be available to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

• No weekend work required.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, follow detailed instructions, and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work in environments involving odors, heat, and humidity.

• Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must not have animal allergies that would interfere with the ability to work around laboratory animals.

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with navigating web-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of or experience operating mechanical cage wash equipment.

• Previous experience maintaining clean and sanitary environments, particularly in animal care or laboratory facilities.

Work Environment:

• Onsite biomedical research and animal facilities.

• Regular exposure to cleaning and sterilization equipment, waste bedding, odors, heat, and humidity.

• Requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Physical duties include lifting up to 50 lbs and operating mechanical washing and sterilization equipment.