Animal Research Technician

Altasciences; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Telehealth

Employee Assistance

Training Programs

Referral Bonus

Annual Review

Job summary

Altasciences in Scranton, PA is seeking an Animal Research Tech to perform procedures on laboratory animals following GLP standards and SOPs, and to assist study directors with data collection.

The role involves animal handling, data entry, maintaining equipment, monitoring health, and contributing to protocol development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; BA/BS in a scientific discipline preferred.
• Experience working with animals in research or regulated environments preferred.
• ALAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures on study animals following SOPs and protocols (observations, dosing, blood draws, euthanasia, restraint, etc.).
• Follow SOPs, protocols, and daily schedules as written and spoken instructions.
• Record, enter, and review raw data for studies and facilities.
• Set up procedures and maintain ancillaries for study animals.
• Operate equipment such as glucometer, pump, and digital thermometer.
• Monitor and report changes in animal health or behavior and room conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Monitor and report study changes to directors and staff.
• Review and provide input on SOPs related to animals and procedures.
• Perform husbandry duties.

Skills

ALAT certification

Animal handling

Computer skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Change management

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA/BS in a scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project

InfoPath

Access

Job description

About the Role

As an Animal Research Tech at Altasciences, you 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 Here

• Follow SOPs and Protocols to perform procedures on study and stock animals, including, but not limited to: clinical observations, food consumptions, 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 maintains 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 deal with a variety of concrete variables.Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:

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

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Review

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