Animal Research Technician

Altasciences; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Telehealth

Training Programs

Referral Bonus

Career Growth

Free Parking

Free Lunch

Job summary

Altasciences in Everett, WA is seeking an Animal Research Technician to work directly with research animals and support nonclinical studies. You will observe health and behavior, assist with daily care, collect data, and help ensure humane treatment.

No prior lab experience required; we provide hands-on training. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, comfort with animals, strong attention to detail, reliable teamwork, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Comfort working directly with animals in a hands-on environment.
• Compassion for animals and humane care commitment.
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures and safety requirements.
• Strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle and interact with research animals safely, calmly, and humanely.
• Observe animals closely and report changes in health, behavior, appetite, activity, or well-being.
• Support animal husbandry activities, including feeding, watering, sanitation, enrichment, and maintaining clean animal areas.
• Perform study-related procedures in accordance with protocols, SOPs, training, and GLP requirements.
• Record animal observations, procedures, and study data accurately and on time.

Skills

Animal handling

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do

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.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 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.

Experience That Can Help You Succeed

• 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.

Work Authorization

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

• 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, Monday-Friday Telehealth Services
• Training and Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
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Chez Altasciences, nous travaillons tous à l'unisson pour contribuer à la découverte, au développement et à la fabrication de nouvelles thérapies médicamenteuses afin qu'elles parviennent plus rapidement aux personnes qui en ont besoin.

Quel que soit votre rôle, nous jouons tous un rôle important et vous aurez un impact significatif sur la santé et le bien‑être des personnes dans le monde entier.

En respectant nos valeurs de développement du personnel, d'orientation client, de qualité et d'excellence, de respect et d'intégrité, nous cherchons à favoriser un environnement de travail passionné et collaboratif et nous sommes à la recherche de personnes talentueuses et enthousiastes, comme vous, pour rejoindre notre équipe en pleine croissance ! Que vous soyez un récent diplômé de l'université ou à la recherche de votre prochaine opportunité de carrière, il est temps de découvrir votre avenir chez Altasciences. Nous sommes meilleurs ensemble et c'est ensemble que nous sommes Altasciences. Altasciences est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l'égalité des chances et s'engage à promouvoir la diversité et l'inclusion. Notre objectif est d'attirer, de développer et de retenir des employés très talentueux issus de milieux divers, qui nous permettent de bénéficier d'une grande variété d'expériences et de perspectives. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour un emploi sans considération d'âge, de race, de couleur, de religion, de croyance, de sexe, d'orientation sexuelle, d'identité de genre, d'origine nationale, de handicap ou de tout autre motif protégé par la législation en vigueur. Des aménagements raisonnables pour les personnes handicapées pendant le processus de recrutement sont disponibles sur demande.