Job Summary
This Animal Research Supervisor will be responsible for:

• Overseeing a team of technicians supporting complex NHP research
• Providing training and mentorship along with the Research Veterinarian to the team of lab technicians
• Coordinating supply and medication inventories for the department
• Daily observation or animals, research medication dosing, biological sampling (blood draws, bone marrow aspiration, CSF collection, and simple biopsies), surgical and post-operative support, and maintaining tether systems
• Daily communication with the team regarding animal status and project progress
• Maintaining research and medical records
• Scheduling and coordinating with lab members as well as veterinary, husbandry and behavioral staff
• Inventory control and supply ordering
• Welfare and compliance monitoring
• Provide input on performance reviews

To qualify, you must have:

• A High School Diploma/GED is required. Associate's degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting complex research animal models
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience
• Experience with nonhuman primate models
• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Certification at the TATg level required
• CVT/RVT/LVT license preferred

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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