Research Technician

Frontage-Laboratories; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Employer Match

Vision Insurance

Medical and Dental Insurance

FSA

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Generous Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Frontage Laboratories Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Research Technician to support preclinical toxicology studies. The role involves hands-on work with animals, including dosing, weighing, and monitoring, under FDA-compliant guidelines.

You will assist the Study Director and help ensure data quality and proper study conduct. Candidates should hold an AS/BS in a related field; 0–3 years for Technician I or 3–5 years for Technician II. GLP familiarity and AALAS accreditation are a plus.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have AS or BS degree in animal/veterinary science, biology, or related disciplines.
• The Research Technician I position requires 0-3 years of experience.
• The Research Technician II position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Regulations is a plus; AALAS accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle, dose, bleed, weigh and observe animals.
• Record and summarize data.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Animal handling

GLP knowledge

Data recording

Observational skills

Education

AS/BS degree in animal/veterinary science

Biology background

AALAS accreditation preferred

Job description

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Research Technician

Full Time Chicago, IL, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Research Technician, Toxicology

Title: Research Technician

Location: Chicago, IL

Reports to: Supervisor of Toxicology

Full-time

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the‑art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Our Chicago, IL site provides toxicology testing and research laboratory services and specialized pre‑clinical studies in support of pharmaceutical and biotechnology products .

Position/Job Summary: The Research Technician plays a key, hands‑on role in the conduct of preclinical studies and supports the Study Director to ensure that Sponsor studies are conducted properly and according to FDA guidelines.

• Duties include handling, dosing, bleeding, weighing, and observing animals.
• Recording and summarizing data.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills Required :

• Candidates must have a AS or BS degree in animal/veterinary science, biology, or related disciplines.
• The Research Technician I position requires 0-3 years of experience.
• The Research Technician II position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Regulations as well as past experience in the conduct of toxicology studies or animal handling is a plus.
• AALAS accreditation is a plus.

Salary: $ 24.00-$28.00/hour

• 401k Employer Match with immediate vesting
• Vision Insurance
• Medical and Dental Insurance with multiple coverage options
• FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Holidays and PTO

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.