Astrix ยท 3 days ago
Senior Lab Animal Research Tech
Birmingham, AL
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$32/hr - $36/hr
4+ years expAstrix is a leading contract research organization dedicated to solving complex scientific challenges. They are seeking a Senior Laboratory Animal Resources Technician to execute in-life study activities and ensure compliance with protocols while mentoring junior staff.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
ALAT, LAT, or LATG (desired)
Company
Astrix
Astrix is the unrivaled market-leader in creating & delivering innovative strategies, solutions, and people to the life science community.
1001-5000 employees
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