Animal Research Technician I

HireLifeScience; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HireLifeScience is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Animal Technician to join our onsite team in the United States. You will perform animal husbandry, health observations, sample collection, and assist with necropsies in a Biosafety Level 1–2 facility, following AAALAC standards and NIH guidelines.

The role requires lifting up to 70 lbs, strict documentation of procedures, and adherence to SOPs. Day shift, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend overtime. High School Diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with animals preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs; frequent 50 lbs.
• Able to work in hot, cold, humid, and noisy environments.
• Follow SOPs and maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal care and health observations.
• Maintain documentation and sanitation per SOPs.
• Assist with necropsies and scientific procedures.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and participate on site committees.

Skills

Experience with animals

Animal husbandry

Documentation & SOPs

Health observations

Sample collection

Assisting necropsies

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Duties

Remote?
No, onsite position

Full time or part time?
Full Time (40 hours/week)

Shift
Day Shift

Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Weekend overtime required approximately once per month

Performs animal husbandry and health care in accordance with study protocols, Animal Welfare Act regulations, NIH guidelines, AAALAC accreditation requirements, and *** Ingelheim policies. Responsible for daily animal care, health observations, documentation, facility sanitation, equipment maintenance, animal handling, sample collection, scientific procedures, and assisting with necropsies. Works in a laboratory animal research environment under Biosafety Level 1 and 2 conditions. May provide guidance to junior team members and participate on site committees and workgroups.

Skills

• Experience working with animals preferred
• Animal husbandry, livestock, veterinary technician, or laboratory animal experience preferred
• Ability to accurately complete documentation and follow SOPs
• Ability to recognize and communicate animal health concerns
• Comfortable working in a research environment and assisting with scientific procedures
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently
• Must be able to work in hot, cold, humid, noisy, and physically demanding environments
• Must not have allergies to animals or livestock/feed dust

Education

High School Diploma or GED required