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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.

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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.

Animal Research Technician

Olyphant, PA • On-site

Altasciences
Scientific Research and Development Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$16.25 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

About the Role
As an Animal Research Tech at Altasciences, 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.

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.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • High school diploma or equivalent, required; BA/BS in a scientific discipline preferred.

  • Experience working with animals in research or a regulated environment preferred.

  • ALAT certification preferred.

  • Intermediate computer experience including Microsoft Office suite, Project, Info Path and Access.

  • English proficiency required to read and interpret documents such as industry specific documents, write routine reports and correspondence.

  • Basic math skills as they apply to interpreting scientific data.

  • Solid reasoning abilities.

  • Demonstrated attention to detail while multi-tasking

  • Maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment.

  • Ability to manage change.

  • Comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees.

  • Identify and resolve problems as they are encountered.

  • Practical problem solving skills when deal with a variety of concrete variables.

  • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer
Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

  • 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

  • Paid Vacation and Holidays

  • Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

  • Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

  • Training & Development Programs

  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

  • Annual Performance Review

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