**Animal Research Technician** Laboratory Clarke County, GA, US Pay Rate Low: 20 | Pay Rate High: 20 + Added - 02/09/2025 Apply for Job **Animal Research Support Technician** Shift: M-F , 8am-4:40pm Pay: $20/hour Join a team that values your contribution to animal care and research. Enjoy a supportive, diverse environment with opportunities for growth, a focus on work-life balance, and competitive compensation and benefits! Astrix is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support daily animal care and assist with research activities. This role involves working in a laboratory setting under Biosafety Level 1 and 2 conditions, providing essential support to veterinary and scientific teams. **Key Responsibilities:** + Provide daily care, feeding, and enrichment for animals. + Clean and maintain animal housing, equipment, and facility areas. + Monitor animal health and report signs of illness or distress. + Assist with veterinary treatments and scientific procedures. + Collect biological samples and assist with post-mortem procedures (e.g., necropsies). + Maintain accurate records and follow safety, regulatory, and welfare protocols. + May guide or support junior staff and participate in special projects or committees. **Requirements:** + Comfortable working with animals, including during health checks and post-mortem exams. + Able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and work in varying environmental conditions. + Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols. + Willingness to work in a lab environment and follow strict biosecurity measures. + No known allergies to animals or livestock/feed dust. 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! INDBH 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.