Animal Research Technician

Altasciences Company; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking an Animal Research Technician to provide daily care and handling of study animals while ensuring welfare and compliance with study protocols. You will gain experience across multiple species and learn various in vivo techniques in a hands-on, science-driven environment.

The role supports veterinary and research staff, with opportunities for certification and career advancement within preclinical research and laboratory animal science.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with animal care or research is a plus but not required.
• ALAT certification is preferred or interest in obtaining it.
• Strong commitment to animal welfare and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, handling, and procedural support for study animals.
• Perform routine animal observations and monitor health and well-being.
• Assist with sample collection, dosing procedures, and catheter support.
• Support veterinary and research staff during procedures and anesthetic events.
• Record study data accurately per protocols and GLP standards.
• Maintain organized, clean, and compliant work areas.
• Collaborate with directors, supervisors, veterinarians, and staff to ensure study success.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology, Life Sciences, or related field (preferred)

ALAT certification or interest in obtaining

Job description

About the Role

Are you passionate about animal care and interested in supporting medical and scientific breakthroughs? Join our team as a Animal Research Technician and play a vital role in advancing research that helps improve human and animal health.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in preclinical research, laboratory animal science, or the life sciences.

In this hands-on role, you'll work closely with research animals and study teams to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare while contributing to studies that support the development of new medicines and therapies. You'll gain valuable experience working with a variety of species, advanced research techniques, and industry-leading scientists.

What You'll Do

As an Animal Research Technician, you'll be an integral member of the research team, providing daily care, handling, and procedural support for study animals while ensuring compliance with study protocols and regulatory standards.

• Performing routine animal observations and monitoring overall health and well-being.
• Providing humane handling, restraint, enrichment, feeding, and husbandry support for a variety of research species, including mice, rats, rabbits, canines, swine, and non-human primates.
• Assisting with sample collection activities such as blood collection, urine collection, dosing procedures, and catheter support.
• Supporting veterinary and research staff during study procedures and anesthetic events.
• Collecting and accurately recording study data in accordance with protocols, SOPs, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.
• Operating laboratory equipment and preparing materials needed for study activities.
• Identifying and reporting changes in animal health, behavior, or environmental conditions.
• Maintaining organized, clean, and compliant work areas.
• Collaborating with study directors, supervisors, veterinarians, and fellow research staff to ensure successful study execution.

Why You'll Love This Role

Work directly with animals every day in a science-driven environment.

Gain hands‑on experience with multiple research species and in vivo techniques.

Learn from experienced scientists, veterinarians, and laboratory animal professionals.

Develop highly sought-after skills in preclinical research and laboratory animal science.

Contribute to research programs that help bring new therapies and treatments to patients.

Opportunities for training, certification support, and career advancement.

What We're Looking For

High School Diploma or GED required.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology, Life Sciences, or a related field is preferred.

Previous animal handling, veterinary, agricultural, zoological, laboratory animal, or research experience is a plus, but not required.

Passion for animal welfare and a strong commitment to providing exceptional care.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Comfortable learning new procedures, technologies, and research techniques.

Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to take on new challenges.

Effective communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

ALAT certification or interest in obtaining certification is preferred.

Ideal Backgrounds

We encourage applications from candidates with experience in:

• Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals
• Veterinary technician programs
• Animal shelters and rescue organizations
• Zoos and aquariums
• Livestock and agricultural settings
• Laboratory animal facilities
• Biology, animal science, and life science degree programs

Join us and help advance life-changing research while making animal welfare a top priority every step of the way.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer

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:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Review

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