Job Description

Job Description

Animal Technician

12-month contract

40 hours/ week - may need to be available during weekends

Onsite in Lexington, MA

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily in-life procedures including rodent handling, dosing, and health monitoring.
• Administer compounds using various routes, including oral gavage (PO), intraperitoneal (IP), and subcutaneous (SC).
• Collect biological samples such as blood and tissue with high technical precision.
• Monitor animals post-procedure and post-surgery for recovery and overall well-being.
• Conduct necropsies and tissue collection for analysis.
• Perform anesthesia and euthanasia in compliance with ethical and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain inventory and stock of animal care and research supplies.
• Provide technical support in the administration of injections and other procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant SOPs, regulatory standards, and quality assurance protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in animal science, laboratory animal care, or in vivo research.
• Bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, or a related field preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with rodent handling and in-life measurements.
• Proficient in dosing techniques (PO, IP, SC) and biological sample collection.
• Experience in animal anesthesia, euthanasia, and post-surgical monitoring.
• Familiarity with laboratory compliance standards and animal welfare regulations.
• Excellent documentation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional research teams.

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