DART Animal Research Technician — Reproductive Toxicology

Altasciences; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Holidays & Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Telehealth Services

Free Parking

Complimentary Lunch Monday-Friday

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Training & Career Development

Job summary

Altasciences in Everett, WA is seeking an Animal Research Technician for the DART team to support fertility and developmental studies in rats and rabbits. You will perform observations, dosing, and sample collection while ensuring strict adherence to GLP protocols.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED (BS preferred) with 1–3 years of lab animal experience, especially gestational models. Collaboration with veterinary and operations teams is essential, with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; BS/BA preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience with laboratory animals in a research setting.
• Experience with gestational animal models and/or reproductive toxicology procedures required.
• Proficiency handling rats and/or rabbits and performing research procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support fertility, embryo-fetal development (EFD), and pre/postnatal development studies in rats and rabbits.
• Perform animal observations, dosing, biological sample collection, and study procedures.
• Assist with anesthesia, sedation, catheter placement, and reproductive assessments.
• Conduct fetal collections, tissue collection, necropsy activities, and developmental evaluations.
• Maintain accurate study documentation in compliance with GLP regulations, protocols, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with Study Directors, Veterinary Services, and Operations teams.
• Support multiple studies while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and data integrity.

Skills

Animal handling

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Protocol adherence

Documentation

Education

HS diploma or GED

BS/BA in scientific discipline preferred

Job description

Altasciences in Everett, WA is seeking an Animal Research Technician for the DART team to support fertility and developmental studies in rats and rabbits. You will perform observations, dosing, and sample collection while ensuring strict adherence to GLP protocols.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED (BS preferred) with 1–3 years of lab animal experience, especially gestational models. Collaboration with veterinary and operations teams is essential, with relocation support available.