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Clinglobal Group

Animal Research Technician

Waverly, NY · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Animal Research Technician Clinvet NY - Waverly, NY About Us Clinvet NY is a global veterinary ... Handle and restrain animals as directed * Observe and report changes in animal health, behavior, or ...

Clingroup

Animal Research Technician

Waverly, NY · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Animal Research Technician Clinvet NY - Waverly, NY About Us Clinvet NY is a global veterinary ... Handle and restrain animals as directed * Observe and report changes in animal health, behavior, or ...

Clingroup

Animal Research Technician

Waverly, NY · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Animal Research Technician Clinvet NY - Waverly, NY About Us Clinvet NY is a global veterinary ... Handle and restrain animals as directed * Observe and report changes in animal health, behavior, or ...

International Executive Service Corps

$60 - $80/hr

Coordinate one or more simultaneous projects for the PI/Director and communicate regularly with ... Execute animal research studies and perform advanced clinical procedures to support ongoing ...

Kelly Services

Animal Research Technician

Boston, MA · On-site

$21/hr

The Animal Research Technician provides basic husbandry, health surveillance, and compliance ... Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human ...

Uasys

Research Compliance Manager

Little Rock, AR · On-site

Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of direct animal research experience, including at least two (2) years of experience in auditing or monitoring required. * AALAS level 1 (ALAT) or CPIA, or ...

Altasciences

Animal Research Technician

Olyphant, PA · On-site

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

About the Role As an Animal Research Tech at Altasciences, you will perform technical procedures ... Support study supervisor(s) and study director(s) by performing and assisting with sample and data ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director animal research in the United States is $191,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,500.00 and $229,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Animal Research vs Animal Research Scientist?

AspectDirector Animal ResearchAnimal Research Scientist
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (PhD or equivalent), leadership experienceMaster's or PhD in biology, animal science, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch facilities, management offices, collaboration with teamsLaboratories, animal care facilities, research sites
Employer & Industry UsageBiotech, pharmaceuticals, academia, government agenciesResearch institutions, universities, biotech companies
Primary FocusOverseeing research programs, strategic planning, team leadershipConducting experiments, data collection, analysis

The main difference is that the Director Animal Research focuses on managing research programs and leading teams, while the Animal Research Scientist is primarily involved in conducting experiments and data analysis. Both roles require relevant scientific credentials, but the director position emphasizes leadership and strategic oversight.

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Infographic showing various Director Animal Research job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 82% In-person, and 18% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $191,320 per year, or $92 per hour.

Program Director, Animal Research and Testing

Washington, DC • Hybrid

humaneworld
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$79K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

The general salary range for this full-time position is $79,600 – 119,400. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education.

Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking a Program Director, Animal Research & Testing for the Animal Research Issues department. In this position you will develop and execute programs and campaign strategies to end animal testing and research and advance non-animal approaches in the US to meet organization goals and priorities. This includes supporting and advancing policy changes to end animal experimentation and replace animal use with non-animal approaches.

Responsibilities:

• Leads federal policy efforts to end animal research and testing and advance non-animal approaches in collaboration with Humane World Action Fund and other departments to advance and respond to federal legislative and regulatory efforts related to animal research and testing;
• Oversees implementation of the strategic program plan related to the federal policy efforts to end animal research and testing and advance non-animal approaches and other efforts as assigned. Sets and helps carry out department goals;
• Responsible for collaboration on budgeting, communications, and creative strategies to advance federal policy related to ending animal research and testing and achieve the goals of the department while working closely, and aligning with, Humane World Action Fund, teams advancing state legislative efforts in the US, as well as the global team;
• Identifies and drives program areas of focus at the federal level and advises the Animal Research Issues Directors of Policy and Science and Vice President on these and other animal research and testing priorities;
• Develops relationships to expand partnerships with government agencies with the Action Fund, corporations, developers and other stakeholders; represents the Animal Research Issues department and organization in interactions with external entities through meetings, presentations, and conference attendance as it relates to animal research and testing federal program policy; remains current in the subject area of U.S. and international animal research and testing and connections to the industry;
• Oversees consultants, interns and volunteers as needed;
• Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as science, public policy, or equivalent work experience required. Law degree or Master’s degree in public policy field preferred;
• A minimum of nine (9) years of relevant animal research and testing advocacy work, science or related experience required;
• Strong research and organizational skills;
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific information and government data to make the case for ending animal research and testing and advancing non-animal approaches;
• Working knowledge in federal regulatory and legislative processes;
• Leadership ability in work setting. Flexible, willing to learn, and anticipates the needs of self and other staff;
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Knowledge of business operations, including effective budget development;
• Ability to multitask and to be flexible with workload and assignments;
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes;
• Willing and able to travel;
• Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred.

This is a hybrid US position in the DC Metro Area.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status.  EOE

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