Vivarium Manager - Boston (Animal Sciences & Technologies)AccountabilitiesAs a Vivarium Manager, you will oversee day-to-day management of all infrastructure, supplies, and soft services of the Boston vivarium, providing support to in vivo research and multiple laboratory animal rodent species. You will evaluate vivarium management practices and establish clear expectations, operating procedures, and policies required to deliver consistent operations for fluctuating colonies. Your duties include coordinating the ordering of feed, bedding, supplies, and equipment to support animal care and operations based on projected demand, while independently managing routine activities and resolving operational issues. You will provide leadership to staff and service providers to ensure work is completed to standard, and oversee and/or schedule maintenance of the vivarium and all equipment through respective staff members and soft services. You will ensure all activities meet regulatory, safety, and documentation requirements, maintain accurate records, and support staff development and adherence to best practices in laboratory animal science.
Essential Skills/Experience- High school diploma with 5+ years of experience leading a laboratory animal facility is required
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to work with infectious agents, hazardous materials, and radioactive materials
- Ability to work flexibly across different areas and participate in provision of weekend and out of hours support
Desirable Skills/Experience- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience leading a laboratory animal facility is preferred
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment in animal vivariums and the physical plant
- Experience in using technology to improve efficiencies and data reliability
- A working knowledge in quality assurance, inventory control, supply and receiving, cage wash equipment, caging systems, types of bedding, sanitation procedures, autoclaving procedures, and material handling
- Experience modifying or improving processes and systems, depending on the needs of the facility
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and an understanding of the range of disciplines within research
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $108,903 to $163,355. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Date Posted23-Jun-2026
Closing Date07-Jul-2026
