Research Services Technologist (Lab Animal Science)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Part-time, 24 hours per week (60% FTE); early morning or late evening shifts may be required.

Salary: $22.00–$38.50 per hour.

Company

hirify.global conducts biomedical research and provides specialized care for children with serious diseases.

What you will do

• Provide clinical care and management for a diverse population of laboratory animal species.
• Assess animal health cases and triage emergency health conditions.
• Maintain breeding colonies and collect and process samples.
• Perform applicable procedures, including necropsy, euthanasia, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic projects, and surgical procedures.
• Troubleshoot, document, and report equipment or process issues while following guidelines and SOPs.
• Communicate findings and unusual observations to researchers and veterinarians and maintain medical records, process logs, files, and billing reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 4 years of experience in a professional animal care facility with a high school diploma/GED, 2 years with an associate's degree, or no prior industry experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with animal handling and restraint, animal health monitoring, equipment operation and sterilization, or sample collection.
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science required within 18 months.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required; scheduling flexibility is preferred.

Nice to have

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Laboratory Animal Science, Biology, Toxicology, or Agricultural Science.
• Prior experience in the relevant laboratory animal care area.
• Experience using software tools to maintain documentation and records.

Culture & Benefits

• Human-centered hiring experience with human review and engagement in recruiting decisions.
• Benefits are available through the hospital's employee program.
• Flexible scheduling is valued to support early morning and late evening coverage.