• Sr. Researcher (Animal Science)

    Astrix Technology (Birmingham, AL)


    Sr. Researcher (Animal Science)

     

    Clinical

    Birmingham, AL, US

    + Added - 05/12/2025

     

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    Pay Rate Low: 32 | Pay Rate High: 36

     

    _A growing client in research is looking to grow their team is hiring a Sr. Researcher! If you have research laboratory experience working with larger animals, we’d love to talk to you about this role!_

     

    _Pay:_** **_$32–$36/hr_

     

    _Schedule:_** **_M-F 8AM – 5PM_

     

    _Location:_** **_Birmingham, AL_

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Carry out key study activities following established procedures.

    + Administer test and control materials via multiple routes, including gavage, capsule, diet/drinking water, intravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous.

    + Administer anesthesia across animal species in the facility and monitor recovery.

    + Handle, restrain, and care for various laboratory animals, including NHPs, rodents, dogs, ferrets, and rabbits.

    + Conduct chair training, dosing, reproductive procedures, and monitor animal health, recovery, and welfare.

    + Collect samples, perform necropsies, and harvest tissues according to study protocols.

    + Set up and manage study files, randomization, and data collection.

    + Assist in surgeries and sterilize instruments and equipment.

    + Train and mentor junior team members, monitor work quality, and act as study lead when assigned.

    + Develop or revise SOPs, forms, and methods as needed.

    Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field

    + Minimum of 4 years of laboratory animal experience.

    + Experience with larger animals preferably with Non-human primates (NHPs)

    + Strong knowledge of GLP, SOPs, and safety procedures.

     

    _***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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    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.