Animal Research Technician

121 Altasciences Preclinical Scranton, Inc; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Job summary

121 Altasciences Preclinical Scranton, Inc is looking for a Research Associate to perform technical procedures and operate laboratory equipment related to animal research. Responsibilities include collecting specimens and monitoring animal health.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma with a preference for a BA/BS in a scientific discipline, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage change in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in research or a regulated environment preferred.
• ALAT certification preferred.
• English proficiency required to read and interpret documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures and operate laboratory equipment.
• Collect specimens and data on laboratory animals.
• Monitor and report changes in animal behavior or health.

Skills

Intermediate computer experience

Attention to detail

Solid reasoning abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA/BS in a scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Glucometer

Harvard pump

Job description

About the Role

Research Associate. I will perform technical procedures, restrain animals, operate laboratory equipment, collect specimens, and data on laboratory animals (mice, rats, rabbits, canines, non-human primates, etc.) as specified in protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and in compliance with GLP standards. Support study supervisor(s) and study director(s) by performing and assisting with sample and data collection on research studies.

What You’ll Do

• Follow SOPs and Protocols to perform procedures on study and stock animals, including, but not limited to: clinical observations, food consumption, body weights, urine collection, administering injectable anesthesia, mating procedures, blood draws (all routes), dose administration (all routes), euthanasia, catheter placement, restraint, enrichment, feeding and food removal.
• Follow written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), protocols, daily schedules.
• Record, enter and review raw data, study and facility.
• Set up for procedures and maintain ancillaries on study animals.
• Operate selected laboratory equipment (i.e., glucometer, Harvard pump, digital thermometer).
• Monitor and report changes in animal behavior or health, and problems with animal rooms (e.g., caging, lights, and temperature) to all appropriate personnel.
• Maintain general cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Monitor and report study changes to study director and all appropriate personnel.
• Review and provide input on the creation and revision of SOPs relating to animals, technical procedures and facility issues.
• Perform husbandry duties.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent, required; BA/BS in a scientific discipline preferred.
• Experience working with animals in research or a regulated environment preferred.
• ALAT certification preferred.
• Intermediate computer experience including Microsoft Office suite, Project, Info Path and Access.
• English proficiency required to read and interpret documents such as industry specific documents, write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic math skills as they apply to interpreting scientific data.
• Solid reasoning abilities.
• Demonstrated attention to detail while multi-tasking.
• Maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Ability to manage change.
• Comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees.
• Identify and resolve problems as they are encountered.
• Practical problem solving skills when dealing with a variety of concrete variables.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request.