Developmental & Reproductive Animal Research Technician

Altasciences; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 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 a detail-oriented Research Assistant to support fertility and embryo-fetal development studies in rats and rabbits within our DART team.

You will perform observations, dosing, sample collection, necropsy, and reproductive assessments under GLP-compliant protocols while collaborating with Study Directors, Veterinary Services, and Operations. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates moving to Everett, WA.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; BS/BA preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience working with laboratory animals in a research environment.
• Experience with gestational animal models and/or reproductive toxicology procedures.
• Proficiency handling rats and/or rabbits and performing research procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support fertility, embryo–fetal development (EFD) and pre/postnatal development studies in rats and rabbits.
• Perform animal observations, dosing, 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 GLP-compliant manner.
• Collaborate with Study Directors, Veterinary Services and Operations teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Follow protocols

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

BS/BA in a scientific discipline

Job description

Altasciences in Everett, WA is seeking a detail-oriented Research Assistant to support fertility and embryo-fetal development studies in rats and rabbits within our DART team.

You will perform observations, dosing, sample collection, necropsy, and reproductive assessments under GLP-compliant protocols while collaborating with Study Directors, Veterinary Services, and Operations. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates moving to Everett, WA.