Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30 am-3:15 pm CST some weekends required.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Research Study Technician, you’ll apply your scientific curiosity in researching the effectiveness, safety and toxicity of drugs in early development animal research studies.

• Handling and restraining animals.

• May provide husbandry duties to small and large animals.

• Perform various dosing techniques with small and large animals.

• Administering test items.

• Collecting biological samples.

• Performing clinical observations.

• Collecting and reviewing data in accordance with the Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLP) and standard operating procedures.

• Organizing study related activities and data.

• Maintaining the highest standards of animal care and welfare in accordance with the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science discipline (Biology, Wildlife, Pre-veterinary, Zoology, Animal Science, or related Life Science disciplines) OR Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology or Veterinary Technology plus 6 months or more of experience in clinical support, laboratory animal care, or assisting veterinary or research staff in a regulated laboratory or research environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months or more of direct animal care experience in a research lab or farming operation (large or small animals).

• AALAS Certification

Additional Job Standards:

• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

• Commitment to animal welfare, safety, and ethical care standards.

• Reliable adherence to protocols, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.

• Demonstrated attention to detail.

• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

• Exceptional customer service.

• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

• Comfortable working under minimal supervision.

• Willingness to learn and adapt, including new equipment, procedures, or compliance requirements.

Pay Rate: $23/hr. After initial training period (based on performance) $.50 increase.