Animal Technician Job at GForce Life Sciences, Lexington, MA

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  • GForce Life Sciences
  • Lexington, MA

Job Description

Animal Technician

12-month contract

40 hours/ week - may need to be available during weekends

Onsite in Lexington, MA

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform daily in-life procedures including rodent handling, dosing, and health monitoring.
  • Administer compounds using various routes, including oral gavage (PO), intraperitoneal (IP), and subcutaneous (SC).
  • Collect biological samples such as blood and tissue with high technical precision.
  • Monitor animals post-procedure and post-surgery for recovery and overall well-being.
  • Conduct necropsies and tissue collection for analysis.
  • Perform anesthesia and euthanasia in compliance with ethical and regulatory guidelines.
  • Maintain inventory and stock of animal care and research supplies.
  • Provide technical support in the administration of injections and other procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant SOPs, regulatory standards, and quality assurance protocols.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in animal science, laboratory animal care, or in vivo research.
  • Bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, or a related field preferred.
  • Strong hands-on experience with rodent handling and in-life measurements.
  • Proficient in dosing techniques (PO, IP, SC) and biological sample collection.
  • Experience in animal anesthesia, euthanasia, and post-surgical monitoring.
  • Familiarity with laboratory compliance standards and animal welfare regulations.
  • Excellent documentation skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional research teams.

Job Tags

Contract work, Weekend work,

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