What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Lab Animal Research Tech position at Astrix?
Great opportunity to work as a Sr. Lab Resources Technician for a leading contract research organization dedicated to solving complex scientific challenges and translating innovative ideas into practical, life-changing solutions to advance breakthroughs in infectious disease, oncology and rare diseases.
Senior Laboratory Animal Resources Technician
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Senior Laboratory Animal Resources Technician
- Execute in-life study activities in compliance with protocols, SOPs, GLP, and safety standards
- Administer test and control articles via multiple routes (gavage, IV, IM, IP, SC, diet, water)
- Perform anesthesia, monitor recovery, and assist with surgeries and necropsies
- Collect and document clinical observations, body weights, food consumption, and samples
- Conduct reproductive and developmental procedures (mating, estrous staging, pup handling)
- Handle and restrain multiple species across ABSL-1, 2, and 3 environments
- Identify and report abnormal findings to veterinary staff
- Utilize Provantis for study setup, data entry, and electronic randomization
- Serve as study lead as assigned; ensure protocol, ACUP, and BPR alignment
- Train, mentor, and monitor junior staff; develop and revise SOPs and forms
- B.S. in science-related field with 4 years laboratory experience
- ALAT, LAT, or LATG (desired)
- Strong knowledge of GLP, study design, and laboratory techniques
- Effective communicator and team collaboration
- Proficient in MS Office
- Able to wear required PPE and meet ABSL-2/3 medical and vaccination requirements
- Need to have experience with NHP's, dosing and chair training
- 4 years of lab animal handling larger animals.
- Flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
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