In Vivo Master Technician

Battelle; West Jefferson (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed schedule

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Battelle in West Jefferson, OH seeks an Animal Master Technician to support toxicology and chemistry laboratory activities using animal models. This full-time position requires handling rodents, performing toxicology assessments, and adhering to strict biosafety and SOPs in a high-containment facility.

Responsibilities include rodent husbandry, data collection, report writing, and collaboration with supervisors and study directors.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in biology, animal science, or a related life science field.
• Minimum of 10 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with care and data collection of pregnant rodents and their offspring, including collection of observations related to toxicity.
• High degree of manual dexterity and ability to work while wearing a respirator.
• Ability to obtain/maintain enrollment in applicable personnel reliability programs and background checks.
• Willingness to work in BSL-2 and/or BSL-3 environments and wear respiratory protection.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Performing rodent husbandry, restraint, blood collections, dose administration, and metabolism collections with a high degree of accuracy.
• Conducting rodent toxicology assessments including body weights, clinical observations, and food and water consumption.
• Performing perinatal toxicology assessments including parturition and littering, pup identification, sexing, body weights, clinical observations, and morphologic development.
• Collecting, recording, analyzing, documenting, and reporting results with a high degree of accuracy.
• Working with hazardous materials in a controlled environment while maintaining strict safety standards and procedures.
• Performing routine laboratory procedures with a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintaining thorough written and verbal communication with supervisors, study directors, and coworkers.
• Understanding and following all relevant SOPs, facility guidelines, and security protocols.
• Regularly cleaning and maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Supporting sanitization, repair, and maintenance of caging, carts, and other equipment.
• Assisting in the disposal and removal of waste from the facility.
• Maintaining an excellent attendance record and punctuality across all projects.

Skills

Rodent handling

Laboratory safety

Data collection & reporting

Manual dexterity

Lift 50 lbs

Respirator use

BSL-2/BSL-3 work

Weekend/overtime readiness

Excellent attendance

SOP adherence

Education

Associate's degree or higher in biology/animal science

Job description

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Animal Master Technician. This position is a full-time opportunity located in West Jefferson, OH. Battelle's Biomedical Research Center is home to more than 200 scientific staff with expertise spanning aerobiology, safety toxicology, pathology, microbiology, and chemistry. Our team works collaboratively to develop and test novel drugs and medical countermeasures from discovery through FDA approval within a high-containment facility that includes a highly toxic material test facility and BSL-1, BSL-2, and BSL-3 laboratories. In this role, you will support toxicology and chemistry laboratory activities focused on evaluating medical countermeasures for highly toxic materials and infectious organisms using animal research models. Consistently maintaining high levels of safety and accuracy is always paramount.

Responsibilities

• Performing rodent husbandry, restraint, blood collections, dose administration, and metabolism collections with a high degree of accuracy
• Conducting rodent toxicology assessments including body weights, clinical observations, and food and water consumption
• Performing perinatal toxicology assessments including parturition and littering, pup identification, sexing, body weights, clinical observations, and morphologic development (anogenital distance, vaginal opening, and balano-preputial separation)
• Collecting, recording, analyzing, documenting, and reporting results with a high degree of accuracy
• Working with hazardous materials in a controlled environment while maintaining strict safety standards and procedures
• Performing routine laboratory procedures with a high degree of accuracy
• Learning and refining new laboratory skills and techniques
• Maintaining thorough written and verbal communication with supervisors, study directors, and coworkers
• Understanding and following all relevant SOPs, facility guidelines, and security protocols
• Regularly cleaning and maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment
• Supporting sanitization, repair, and maintenance of caging, carts, and other equipment
• Assisting in the disposal and removal of waste from the facility
• Maintaining an excellent attendance record and punctuality across all projects

Key Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in biology, animal science, or a related life science field
• Minimum of 10 years of laboratory experience
• General knowledge of rodent toxicology and demonstrated experience adhering to NIEHS Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT) Study Specifications
• Experience with care and data collection of pregnant rodents and their offspring, including collection of observations related to toxicity
• High degree of manual dexterity and ability to work while wearing a respirator
• Ability to frequently bend and stoop; must be able to lift 50 lbs. to waist level and 25 lbs. to shoulder level; ability to remain on feet for the majority of the work shift
• Willingness to work in BSL-2 and/or BSL-3 (biocontainment) environments and ability to wear appropriate respiratory protection
• Willingness to be immunized with FDA-licensed vaccines and Investigational New Drugs (INDs) recommended for individuals at occupational risk of exposure to biological agents
• Ability to obtain/maintain enrollment in applicable personnel reliability programs, requiring the ability to pass commercial and/or federal background investigations
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoJ Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval and CDC approval to work with BSAT material
• Willingness to participate in random drug screening
• Willingness to work weekends, overtime, and holiday hours as needed
• Demonstrated technical knowledge sufficient to perform routine assignments and operate basic equipment following standard procedures
• Demonstrated ability to perform routine, specified analysis of data
• Must be a US Citizen

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $54,500 – $77,600 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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