YOUR NEW COMPANY!

At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you’re a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it’s time to discover your future at Altasciences.
We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Altasciences is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Scientific Services team as an Animal Research Tech. In this entry-level role, you will support the development of human medicine by working directly with various species in the collection of data and assisting in the execution of preclinical studies. You will perform technical procedures, restrain animals, operate laboratory equipment, collect specimens, and data on laboratory animals (mice, rats, rabbits, canines, non-human primates, etc.) as specified in protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and in compliance with GLP standards. Support study supervisor(s) and study director(s) by performing and assisting with sample and data collection on research studies. Your contributions will play a vital role in advancing drug development and improving patient outcomes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO HERE

• Follow SOPs and Protocols to perform procedures on study and stock animals, including, but not limited to: clinical observations, food consumptions, body weights, urine collection, administering injectable anesthesia, mating procedures, blood draws (all routes), dose administration (all routes), euthanasia, catheter placement, restraint, enrichment, feeding and food removal
• Follow written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), protocols, daily schedules
• Record, enter and review raw data, study and facility
• Set up for procedures and maintains ancillaries on study animals
• Operate selected laboratory equipment (i.e., glucometer, Harvard pump, digital thermometer)
• Monitor and report changes in animal behavior or health, and problems with animal rooms (e.g., caging, lights, and temperature) to all appropriate personnel
• Maintain general cleanliness and organization of work areas
• Monitor and report study changes to study director and all appropriate personnel
• Review and provide input on the creation and revision of SOPs relating to animals, technical procedures and facility issues
• Perform husbandry duties
• Cross training in other departments available