Research Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Research Technician, Toxicology

Title:  Research Technician

Location:  Chicago, IL

Reports to:  Supervisor of Toxicology

Full-time

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Our Chicago, IL site provides toxicology testing and research laboratory services and specialized pre-clinical studies in support of pharmaceutical and biotechnology products .

Position/Job Summary: The Research Technician plays a key, hands-on role in the conduct of preclinical studies and supports the Study Director to ensure that Sponsor studies are conducted properly and according to FDA guidelines. 

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Duties include handling, dosing, bleeding, weighing, and observing animals.
• Recording and summarizing data. 
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills Required :

• Candidates must have a AS or BS degree in animal/veterinary science, biology, or related disciplines.
• The Research Technician I position requires 0-3 years of experience.
• The Research Technician II position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience. 
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Regulations as well as past experience in the conduct of toxicology studies or animal handling is a plus. 
• AALAS accreditation is a plus. 

Salary: $24.00-$28.00/hour

Benefits:

• 401k Employer Match with immediate vesting
• Vision Insurance 
• Medical and Dental Insurance with multiple coverage options
• FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability 
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Holidays and PTO 

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.