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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time animal scientist in the United States is $171,401.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $173,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFull Time Animal ScientistPart Time Animal Technician
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Animal Science or related field; often requires research experienceHigh school diploma or associate degree; specialized training or certification preferred
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, universities, or industry facilities; focused on experiments and data analysisAnimal care facilities, laboratories; hands-on animal handling and maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, biotech companies, agricultural firmsVeterinary clinics, research labs, animal shelters

Full Time Animal Scientists typically hold higher education credentials and focus on research and data analysis in laboratory settings. In contrast, Part Time Animal Technicians mainly perform hands-on animal care and maintenance, often with less formal education. Both roles are essential in animal-related industries but differ in responsibilities, work environment, and required qualifications.

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Animal Care Technician Lab, Animal Care Facility

Boston University

Boston, MA

$17 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Boston University rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

208th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

The Animal Science Center is part of the Office of Research, a group dedicated to aiding the research community in navigating the lifecycle of their work, from finding funding to creating proposals to helping inventions find their way to the public. We are a diverse group of passionate, enthusiastic personnel who understand and appreciate the importance research animals are to furthering scientific discoveries. Our mission is to ensure while aiding in academic studies, that animal care, health and welfare is maintained at the highest standards according to Institutional, local, state, and federal regulations, policies and procedures. To accomplish this goal, this candidate would complete daily quality animal care for all housed research animals such as rats, mice, birds, on the Charles River Campus. The candidate's assignments would include animal husbandry tasks such as cage changing, animal health checks, veterinary health monitoring and treatment, and facility maintenance.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Animal receiving and housing, census data collection, and others as assigned.
  • Training would include following standard operating procedures for Biosafety Levels: ASBL-1 and ASBL-2 and Chemical Containment Levels: CCL-1, CCL-2 and CCL3.
  • Animal Science Center is looking for a candidate who is ready to work in a dynamic, positive work environment surround by likeminded individuals.
  • Someone who can complete assignments independently and as a whole.
  • An ideal candidate would be eager to learn and can effectively communicate via email, text, call, through smartphone and computers.
  • Skills such as accurate record keeping and being detail oriented would be desirable for this position.
  • This candidate would be professional and courteous, while building working relationships with researchers, veterinary staff, and co-workers.
  • This is a union represented position.

Why work at BU?

  • Animal Science Center is committed to your professional development and providing opportunities for you to pursue your professional goals.
  •  Boston University's benefit package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off. Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Noteworthy: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well.

Required Skills

High school diploma or GED required. Previous experience preferred but not required. This position is 40 hours per week. Schedule is Tuesday to Saturday.

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

In accordance with the Local 2324 collective bargaining agreement, this job will be open to internal applicants only for the first week of posting. Current L2324 represented employees, click here for information on how to apply for this position.    


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Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society. We remain dedicated to our founding principles: that higher education should be accessible to all and that research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice should be conducted in the service of the wider community—local and international. These principles endure in the University’s insistence on the value of diversity, in its tradition and standards of excellence, and in its dynamic engagement with the City of Boston and the world. Boston University comprises a remarkable range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs built on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences. With the support and oversight of the Board of Trustees, the University, through our faculty, continually innovates in education and research to ensure that we meet the needs of students and an ever-changing world.

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