Animal Research Technician

Do you have hands-on experience caring for animals through FFA 4-H a veterinary clinic kennel grooming salon boarding facility farm shelter or similar setting At Altasciences you can build on those skills while supporting research that contributes to the development of new therapies. No previous laboratory experience is required. We provide structured hands-on training for individuals who are comfortable working with animals attentive to their well-being and eager to learn.

About the Role

As an Animal Research Technician you will work directly with research animals and support nonclinical/preclinical studies. You will observe animal health and behavior assist with daily care perform trained study procedures collect samples and data and help ensure animals are treated humanely and respectfully at all times.

• Handle and interact with research animals safely calmly and humanely.

• Observe animals closely and report changes in health behavior appetite activity or overall well-being.

• Support animal husbandry activities including feeding watering sanitation enrichment and maintaining clean animal areas as needed.

• Perform study-related procedures in accordance with protocols SOPs training and GLP requirements.

• Collect biological samples including blood and urine after completing required training.

• Administer test materials and treatments using approved routes and techniques after qualification.

• Assist with anesthesia sedation catheter placement and other technical procedures after training.

• Record animal observations procedures and study data accurately and on time.

• Prepare equipment supplies and study materials for scheduled procedures.

• Operate research equipment such as infusion pumps glucometers thermometers and other instruments.

• Communicate animal observations and study updates to veterinary animal care technical and scientific teams.

• Participate in cross-training and ongoing skill development across animal research functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Comfort working directly with animals in a hands-on environment.

• Compassion for animals and a strong commitment to humane care and animal welfare.

• Ability to notice and communicate changes in animal appearance behavior or condition.

• Ability to follow detailed written procedures and safety requirements.

• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.

• Effective communication reliability and teamwork skills.

• Basic computer proficiency.

Previous laboratory or research experience is not required. We welcome applicants with animal care or handling experience gained through:

• FFA or 4-H animal science livestock veterinary science or related programs.

• Veterinary clinics animal hospitals or veterinary assistant roles.

• Kennels boarding facilities dog daycares shelters or rescues.

• Pet grooming or bathing roles.

• Farms stables livestock operations or other animal care settings.

• Animal science veterinary technology agriculture biology or related coursework.

If you enjoy working with animals and want to turn that experience into a meaningful scientific career we would love to hear from you!

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship sponsorship transfers or visa support for this position now or in the future.

What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is $22.25 - $36.00 per hour. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including but not limited to prior relevant experience skills education certification location as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work. Altasciences Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Free Parking

• Free Lunch Daily MondayFriday

• Telehealth Services

• Training and Development Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

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