DART/Reproductive Animal Research Technician

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science; Everett (WA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science is seeking multiple Animal Research Technicians to support regulated DART studies in a GLP-compliant CRO environment, focusing on reproductive and developmental toxicology in rats and rabbits.

You will perform specialized procedures, collect samples, record data, and ensure animal welfare while collaborating with Study Directors, Veterinary Services, and Operations teams.

Formación

• Experience working with laboratory animals in a research environment, including gestational animal models and reproductive toxicology procedures.
• Ability to perform rat and rabbit handling and procedural techniques safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately follow written protocols and SOPs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Support the execution of regulatory DART studies for rats and rabbits, including fertility, embryo-fetal development, and pre/postnatal development studies.
• Observe animals closely and report changes in health, behavior, appetite, activity, or overall well-being.
• Perform study procedures according to approved protocols, SOPs, and GLP requirements.
• Collect biological samples including blood and urine.
• Administer test materials and treatments using approved routes and techniques.
• Assist with anesthesia, sedation, catheter placement and other technical procedures according to gestational and developmental timelines.
• Assist with reproductive and developmental endpoint collection.
• Perform fetal collection and assessment, tissue and reproductive organ collection and fixation; conduct maternal necropsy and related evaluations.

Conocimientos

Rat and rabbit handling

Follow SOPs

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Data recording

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

As a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO), we partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science companies to advance the development of novel therapeutics. Our Developmental & Reproductive Toxicology (DART) team supports regulatory nonclinical studies that evaluate potential effects on fertility, embryo-fetal development, and pre/postnatal development.

We are seeking multiple Animal Research Technicians who are passionate about animal welfare, operational excellence, and scientific rigor to support critical studies that help bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Position Summary

The Animal Research Technician provides technical and operational support for regulated DART studies conducted in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, study protocols, and institutional animal care standards. This position performs specialized animal procedures, reproductive assessments, study observations, biological sample collection, and data recording while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and scientific integrity.

The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced CRO environment supporting multiple studies, and timelines simultaneously.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support the execution of regulatory DART studies for rats and rabbits, including fertility, embryo-fetal development (EFD), and pre/postnatal developmental studies.
• Observe animals closely and report changes in health, behavior, appetite, activity, or overall well-being.
• Perform study procedures according to approved protocols, SOPs, and GLP requirements.
• Collect biological samples including blood and urine.
• Administer test materials and treatments using approved routes and techniques.
• Assist with anesthesia, sedation, catheter placement and other technical procedures according to gestational and developmental timelines.
• Assist with reproductive and developmental endpoint collection.
• Perform fetal collection and assessment, tissue and reproductive organ collection and fixation. Other necropsy activities including but not limited to maternal animal necropsy, uterine evaluation, ovarian assessment, visceral examinations, and skeletal evaluations will be performed as required.
• Work closely with Study Directors, Veterinary Services, and Operations teams.
• Participate in cross training and ongoing skill development across animal research functions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with laboratory animals in a research environment specific to gestational animal models and reproductive toxicology procedures.
• Ability to perform rat and rabbit handling and procedural techniques safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately follow written protocols and SOPs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Our DART Team?

• Support studies that directly contribute to global drug development programs.
• Work alongside scientists, veterinarians, and toxicologists in a highly collaborative CRO environment.
• Gain experience in specialized reproductive and developmental toxicology research.
• Build a career in one of the most technically specialized areas of nonclinical safety assessment.