We are seeking a Research Associate who are passionate about animals and furthering research! Whether you're a college student ready to utilize the skills gained during your coursework or an animal caretaker looking for the next step in your career! This onsite Animal RA will work with various species in a fast paced, environment in Everett, WA.
HIRING IMMEDIATELY – ENTRY LEVEL OPPORTUNITY
WORKING WITH ANIMALS - AMAZING BENEFITS PACKAGE
JOB SUMMARY
In this position your focus will be working directly with animals and will perform technical procedures and collect data. In this position you will learn and perfect complex procedures including learning the skills to operate laboratory equipment, specimens collection techniques and data acquisition. Depending on large or small animals you may work with different animals: mice, rats, nonhuman primates, swine and canine and you will have the opportunity to become a proficient, highly skilled expert in this field.
You will follows standard operating procedures (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, euthanasianecropsy, catheter placement, restraint, enrichment, and feeding.
Must Haves:
- Bachelor's degree
- Full time, In-person: 5 days/ 40 hours per week
- Comfortable working with rodents and primates
- Previous animal care experience and passion for animal welfare and safety
- Comfortable working in a research facility
Benefits
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and bereavement
- Onsite gym and free parking
- Flexible schedule working either Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat
- Overtime pay
