Animal Technician

The Fountain Group; Lexington, Windsor (KY, MA, CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Animal Technician to join their team in Lexington. This role involves high-level animal handling, dosing, and sample collection, contributing to vital research projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with rodents and a strong understanding of laboratory standards. You'll work closely with a dedicated team, ensuring the highest quality in animal care and research integrity. If you're passionate about animal science and looking for a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in animal handling and sample collection.
• Understanding of SOPs and quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level animal handling, dosing, and data recording.
• Collaborate with technical and scientific team members.
• Conduct bleeding and sample collection procedures.

Skills

Animal Handling

Sample Collection

Dosing

Data Recording

Anesthesia

Euthanasia

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Currently, I have an opening for an Animal Technician located in Lexington, MA. Details for the position are as follows:

Technical Information:

1. Pay: $20-23 hourly
2. Schedule: Onsite, M-F, 40 hours per week - occasional weekends required
3. Contract: 12-month contract with potential for extension or conversion

Qualifications:

• GED, HS diploma, AS, or BS graduate with hands-on experience in animal/rodent handling, sample collection, and/or dosing.

Job Description:

• Perform high-level animal handling, dosing, sample collection, and data recording.
• Contribute technical assistance to research projects in the NNRC rodent facility.
• Collaborate with technical and scientific team members, Laboratory Animal Sciences staff, Lab Operations, Research Associates, and Research Scientists both locally and globally.
• Review, understand, and adhere to all SOPs and quality assurance standards related to laboratory animals.
• Handle rodents and perform in-life measurements.
• Conduct bleeding and sample collection procedures.
• Dose animals via PO, IP, and SC routes.
• Perform and record daily food and health checks on pharmacology studies.
• Experience with animal anesthesia and euthanasia.
• Monitor post-procedural and post-surgical recovery.
• Collect samples, perform necropsies, and tissue collection.