Research Associate, Scientific Services

Altasciences; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; 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

Telework when applicable.

Job summary

Altasciences in Missouri is seeking a Research Associate to perform technical procedures on laboratory animals, collect data, and support study teams under GLP standards. You will handle samples, operate equipment, and help ensure protocol compliance.

Requires a high school diploma; bachelor preferred; 0-1 year experience; proficiency with MS Office; strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. ALAT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; BS/BA in a scientific discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 0-1 year of related experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to learn new software.
• Ability to work cross functionally on process improvements.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to new projects and changes.
• Positive attitude and strong communication at all levels.
• Able to identify and resolve problems as encountered.
• ALAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures on study animals following SOPs and protocols.
• Restrain animals, collect specimens, and collect data per protocols.
• Assist with blood draws, dosing, euthanasia as needed.
• Record and review raw data and facility records.
• Set up procedures and maintain study ancillaries.
• Operate lab equipment (glucometer, thermometers, etc.).
• Monitor animal health and report changes to staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Report study changes to Study Director and team.
• Obtain animal information (tattoo, ear tag, etc.) and document observations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Communication

Problem solving

Ability to identify and resolve issues

ALAT certification preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BS/BA in a scientific discipline preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

As a Research Associate (RA), you’ll perform technical procedures, restrain animals, operate laboratory equipment, collect specimens, and collects data on laboratory animals (canines, mice, rabbits, rats, non-human primates, swine, etc.) as specified in Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 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, restraint, enrichment, and feeding and food removal.

• Assist with blood draws, catheter placement, dose administration, and euthanasia.

• Follow written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Protocols, Daily Schedules.

• Record, enters and reviews raw data, study and facility.

• Sets up for procedures and maintains ancillaries on study animals.

• Operate selected laboratory equipment (i.e., glucometer, 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.

• Obtain animal information (tattoo, sex, ear tag, ear notch, etc), recognizes animal behavior health status, and reports to appropriate personnel.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma and/or GED required; BS/BA in a scientific discipline preferred.

• Minimum of 0-1 of related experience.

• Knowledge of MS Office suite and the ability to adapt easily to new software programs.

• Ability to work cross functionally on process improvements.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment.

• Ability to manage change and can readily adapt to new projects.

• Positive attitude toward work and co-workers.

• Being comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees.

• Able to identify and resolve problems as they are encountered.

• ALAT certification preferred.

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

• Telework when applicable.

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

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