Contract Animal Research Technician – Laboratory Animal Care
Onsite | Athens, GA | 12-Month Contract | Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Sigma, Inc. is seeking an Animal Research Technician to support a leading research organization in Athens, GA . This onsite opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in animal care, veterinary support, livestock handling, laboratory animal environments, animal husbandry, or research facility operations .
The Animal Research Technician will provide daily animal care, maintain accurate documentation, support research activities, and ensure compliance with established protocols, safety guidelines, and animal welfare standards.
Job Responsibilities
• Perform daily animal husbandry and healthcare activities according to study protocols and organizational procedures
• Conduct routine animal health observations and promptly communicate health concerns
• Provide proper care, handling, feeding, and monitoring of research animals
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and study-related information
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines
• Support facility sanitation, cleaning procedures, and equipment maintenance activities
• Assist with sample collection and scientific procedures as required
• Support necropsy activities and research study requirements
• Work safely in a laboratory animal research environment under Biosafety Level 1 and Level 2 conditions
• Maintain compliance with:
• Animal Welfare Act regulations
• NIH guidelines
• AAALAC accreditation requirements
• Company animal care policies
• Participate in team meetings, committees, and workgroups as needed
• Provide support and guidance to junior team members when required
Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to accurately complete documentation and follow detailed procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to recognize and communicate animal health concerns
• Comfortable working in a research and laboratory environment
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including:
• Standing for extended periods
• Working in hot, cold, humid, or noisy environments
• Lifting and moving materials
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with animals
• Background in:
• Animal husbandry
• Veterinary technician support
• Livestock care
• Laboratory animal research
• Animal science
• Farm or agricultural environments
• Experience following SOPs and regulated procedures
• Experience handling animals in a professional or research setting
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs occasionally
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
• Comfortable working around animals and livestock-related environments
• Must not have allergies to animals or livestock/feed dust
Schedule
• Monday–Friday
• 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Minimum 40 hours per week
• Weekend overtime required approximately once per month
• May include occasional holidays or additional hours based on business needs
Contract Details
• Job Title: Animal Research Technician
• Location: Athens, GA
• Duration: 12-Month Contract
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Potential: Opportunity for conversion to full-time as positions become available