How much does a Senior Research Animal Technician make in Massachusetts? The average Senior Research Animal Technician salary in Massachusetts is $53,953 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $50,983 and $57,433. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Senior Research Animal Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Research Animal Technician Salary $48,279 MA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Senior Research Animal Technician Salary $50,983 MA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Senior Research Animal Technician Salary $53,953 MA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Senior Research Animal Technician Salary $57,433 MA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Senior Research Animal Technician Salary $60,601 MA March 26, 2024
25% $50,983 10% $48,279 90% $60,601 75% $57,433 $53,953 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Senior Research Animal Technician cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Provides daily care for research animals of various species. Being a Senior Research Animal Technician follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. In addition, Senior Research Animal Technician may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Senior Research Animal Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Working as a Senior Research Animal Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $52,005 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $52,550 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $52,847 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $52,352 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $52,203 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $55,574 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $52,947 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $55,574 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $55,574 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $54,136 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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