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Senior Lab Animal Research Tech

Astrix
Birmingham, AL Contractor
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/13/2026

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

  • 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

Education

  • B.S. in science-related field with 4 years laboratory experience

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

  • ALAT, LAT, or LATG (desired)

Qualifications

  • 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

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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