DART/Reproductive Animal Research Technician

Altasciences•Everett, WA

2d•$22 - $36

About The Position

As a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO), we partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science companies to advance the development of novel therapeutics. Our Developmental & Reproductive Toxicology (DART) team supports regulatory nonclinical studies that evaluate potential effects on fertility, embryo-fetal development, and pre/postnatal development. The Animal Research Technician provides technical and operational support for regulated DART studies conducted in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, study protocols, and institutional animal care standards. This position performs specialized animal procedures, reproductive assessments, study observations, biological sample collection, and data recording while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and scientific integrity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with laboratory animals in a research environment specific to gestational animal models and reproductive toxicology procedures.
Ability to perform rat and rabbit handling and procedural techniques safely and effectively.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to accurately follow written protocols and SOPs.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of regulatory DART studies for rats and rabbits, including fertility, embryo-fetal development (EFD), and pre/postnatal developmental studies.
Observe animals closely and report changes in health, behavior, appetite, activity, or overall well-being.
Perform study procedures according to approved protocols, SOPs, and GLP requirements.
Collect biological samples including blood and urine.
Administer test materials and treatments using approved routes and techniques.
Assist with anesthesia, sedation, catheter placement and other technical procedures according to gestational and developmental timelines.
Assist with reproductive and developmental endpoint collection.
Perform fetal collection and assessment, tissue and reproductive organ collection and fixation.
Perform other necropsy activities including maternal animal necropsy, uterine evaluation, ovarian assessment, visceral examinations, and skeletal evaluations as required.
Work closely with Study Directors, Veterinary Services, and Operations teams.
Participate in cross training and ongoing skill development across animal research functions.
Support multiple concurrent studies while meeting critical project timelines.
Assist in the training and mentoring of new technicians as assigned.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and animal welfare.