Vivarium Manager - Boston (Animal Sciences & Technologies)

Vivarium Manager - Boston (Animal Sciences & Technologies)

Are you passionate about Science and eager to apply your expertise in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

We are looking for a Vivarium Manager - Boston to join our Animal Sciences and Technologies (AST) team. Here, we prioritize patients and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We foster a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

Accountabilities

As 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

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the power of what science can do. We are always moving forward, searching for something new. Our supportive yet challenging approach makes for an inspiring learning environment. Every setback is seen as a chance to improve, every critique pushes us towards the next ground-breaking solution. We are dedicated to what we do. Working with unknowns doesn't faze us at all. We are courageous. We speak up, share opinions and make bold decisions that could change the course of patients' lives.

Are you ready to make a profound impact with research that makes a clear and tangible difference? Apply now to join our team at AstraZeneca!

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 Posted

23-Jun-2026

Closing Date

07-Jul-2026

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