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BFT CCM BFT Summer Undergraduate Internship: RESEARCH ANIMAL SPECIALIST

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Feb 18, 2026
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. Responsibilities Specific internship experiences may vary by location, but usually include: 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 Required 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. Please apply online and be prepared to furnish 2 academic or work-related references. To be eligible, you must be in an undergraduate program. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.