BFT CCM BFT Summer Undergraduate Internship: RESEARCH ANIMAL SPECIALIST

Site: The General 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 The Summer Undergraduate Internship at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Comparative Medicine offers students hands‑on training in laboratory animal husbandry and care. Under the guidance of CCM Managers, Veterinarians and Team Leads, Interns will work alongside Research Animal Specialists in state‑of‑the‑art biomedical research facilities. Through this opportunity, interns will gain experience using organizational tools and management strategies to improve the quality of care offered to laboratory animals in the support of biomedical research. This is a paid internship opportunity that offers interns a hands‑on working experience. The Internship dates are the beginning of June until the end of August. (Dates are flexible to accommodate school schedules). Daily work is scheduled weekdays from 7am to 3:30pm. It is expected that candidates will work the entire duration of the internship. Qualifications To be eligible, you must be in an undergraduate program. Responsibilities Biology, husbandry, and basic veterinary care of common vertebrate species used in a laboratory setting. Handling and sample collection methods. Rodent breeding strategies. Disease surveillance and colony health management. Occupational safety. Regulatory oversight & ethics. Continuous improvement using Lean Management tools. Skills / Abilities / Competencies Able to effectively work in a team environment. Customer‑focused attitude. Commitment to animal welfare. Ability to learn CCM and MGB computer applications. Physical Requirements Ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs on a regular basis. Ability to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive motions required for animal husbandry. Working Conditions Potential exposure to noise, dust, animal byproducts, and chemicals associated with lab animal care. Work is conducted in laboratory spaces, often in rooms without windows to the outside. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 399 Revolution Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Temporary Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $17.50 - $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 package. In 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. EEO Statement: 1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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