Veterinary Research Support Technician, ARS NEIDL Max Containment

VETERINARY RESEARCH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN, ARS NEIDL Max Containment

Join a motivated, innovative team dedicated to providing safe and humane husbandry, technical and research support for laboratory animals to promote the study and mitigation of infectious diseases. This role involves biocontainment training and opportunities for continuing education in a high‑acuity environment, performing duties at Bio Safety Levels 2, 3 & 4.

• Location:
  
  Boston, MA, United States
• Position Type:
  Full‑Time/Regular
• Salary Grade:
  Grade 47 ($25.58‑$43.51 per hour)
• Posted Date: 10/29/2025

• Provide veterinary research support and technical assistance for laboratory animal husbandry.
• Maintain and monitor BSL2, BSL3, and BSL4 facilities and protocols.
• Assist in animal care, sample collection, and biocontainment operations.
• Support research studies by ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards.

• Minimum 3 years of lab animal experience (RSA, grade 46) with a BS, CVT, or ALAT; preferred qualifications listed under RST and RSS levels.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Technician or equivalent for RST and RSS levels.
• BS, CVT, LAT, or LATg credentials preferred for higher-grade positions.
• BSL4 experience or role as a study coordinator is required.
• Strong knowledge of BSL protocols and animal care procedures.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.