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Altasciences
Animal Research Technician
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What they do
A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
$48,248 / year median in Washington
+30% projected growth
Job Description
Animal Research Technician Altasciences - 2.5 Everett, WA Job Details Full-time $22.25 - $36.00 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Free parking Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Referral program Food provided Paid sick time Qualifications Animal health monitoring Animal behavioral observation Companion animal handling Computer operation Pet health monitoring Care documentation High school diploma or GED Data integrity and documentation Computer skills Safety standard operating procedures Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Your New Company! At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences. Do you have hands-on experience caring for animals through FFA, 4-H, a veterinary clinic, kennel, grooming salon, boarding facility, farm, shelter, or similar setting? At Altasciences, you can build on those skills while supporting research that contributes to the development of new therapies. No previous laboratory experience is required. We provide structured, hands-on training for individuals who are comfortable working with animals, attentive to their well-being, and eager to learn. About the Role As an Animal Research Technician, you will work directly with research animals and support nonclinical/preclinical studies. You will observe animal health and behavior, assist with daily care, perform trained study procedures, collect samples and data, and help ensure animals are treated humanely and respectfully at all times. What You'll Do Handle and interact with research animals safely, calmly, and humanely. Observe animals closely and report changes in health, behavior, appetite, activity, or overall well-being. Support animal husbandry activities, including feeding, watering, sanitation, enrichment, and maintaining clean animal areas, as needed. Perform study-related procedures in accordance with protocols, SOPs, training, and GLP requirements. Collect biological samples, including blood and urine, after completing required training. Administer test materials and treatments using approved routes and techniques after qualification. Assist with anesthesia, sedation, catheter placement, and other technical procedures after training. Record animal observations, procedures, and study data accurately and on time. Prepare equipment, supplies, and study materials for scheduled procedures. Operate research equipment such as infusion pumps, glucometers, thermometers, and other instruments. Communicate animal observations and study updates to veterinary, animal care, technical, and scientific teams. Participate in cross-training and ongoing skill development across animal research functions. What You'll Need to Succeed Required High school diploma or equivalent. Comfort working directly with animals in a hands-on environment. Compassion for animals and a strong commitment to humane care and animal welfare. Ability to notice and communicate changes in animal appearance, behavior, or condition. Ability to follow detailed written procedures and safety requirements. Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills. Effective communication, reliability, and teamwork skills. Basic computer proficiency. Experience That Can Help You Succeed Previous laboratory or research experience is not required. We welcome applicants with animal care or handling experience gained through: FFA or 4-H animal science, livestock, veterinary science, or related programs. Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, or veterinary assistant roles. Kennels, boarding facilities, dog daycares, shelters, or rescues. Pet grooming or bathing roles. Farms, stables, livestock operations, or other animal care settings. Animal science, veterinary technology, agriculture, biology, or related coursework. If you enjoy working with animals and want to turn that experience into a meaningful scientific career, we would love to hear from you! Work Authorization Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa support for this position now or in the future. What We Offer The pay range estimated for this position is $22.25 - $36.00 per hour. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data. Benefits Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.