Animal Research Technician

We are hiring for an Animal Research position here in the Columbus, Ohio area! This role will sit on the west side of Columbus and will be working with animals hands on in relation to pharmaceutical or similar research.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelors or Associates Degree in a scientific field such as Animal Science, Zoology, Biology, Chemistry, etc. and experience working with animals. Animal experience may come from various different settings as long as it was hands on to some extent.

As an Animal Research Lab Technician you will be working hands on with the animals in the lab to support various different research studies. This will include performing various different husbandry duties, collecting samples for analysis, and performing documentation to ensure compliance with regulations and internal guidelines.

• Perform animal husbandry duties including feeding animals and keeping their environments clean.
• Assist with dosing animals for research studies.
• Collect samples by performing blood draws, etc. for analysis.
• Document all job duties and perform some report writing as necessary.

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Pharmaceutical Science, or something related.
• Must have some experience working with animals hands on.
• US Citizenship is required for this role.

This position operates on a 1st shift, Monday to Friday, requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week with occasional overtime. The typical schedule follows a 9x80 format: alternating between working five 8-hour shifts (Monday to Friday) and four 10-hour shifts (Monday to Thursday). There will be some overtime required.

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

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