Research Associate, Scientific Services

altasciences; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Telehealth Programs

Training & Development

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Altasciences in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Animal Care Associate to perform technical procedures, restrain animals, operate equipment, collect specimens and data for GLP-compliant studies. You will support Study Supervisors and Directors by assisting with sample and data collection across research projects.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a BS/BA in a scientific discipline, and ALAT certification (preferred).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; BS/BA in a scientific discipline
• ALAT certification preferred
• MS Office suite. Able to adapt easily to new software programs
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, software manuals, study documents, and procedure manuals; and the ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to work cross functionally on process improvements
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment
• Readily adapts to new projects
• Positive attitude toward work and co-workers
• Able to identify and resolve problems as they are encountered

Responsibilities

• Follows SOPs and Protocols to perform procedures on study and stock animals.
• Includes clinical observations, monitoring weights, urine collection, anesthesia administration, mating, restraint, enrichment, and feeding.
• Assist with blood draws, catheter placement, dose administration, and euthanasia.
• Records, enters and reviews raw data, study and facility.
• Sets up for procedures and maintains ancillaries on study animals.
• Operates laboratory equipment (e.g., glucometer, digital thermometer).
• Monitors and reports changes in animal health or behavior to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Monitors and reports study changes to Study Director and all appropriate personnel.
• Obtains animal information (tattoo, sex, ear tag) and reports status.
• May perform husbandry duties
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BS/BA in a scientific discipline

ALAT certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Performs technical procedures, restrains animals, operates laboratory equipment, collects 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. Supports Study Supervisor(s) and Study Director(s) by performing and assisting with sample and data collection on research studies.

What You'll Do Here

Follows 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.

Follows written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Protocols,

Records, enters and reviews raw data, study and facility.

Sets up for procedures and maintains ancillaries on study animals.

Operates selected laboratory equipment (i.e., glucometer, digital thermometer).

Monitors and reports changes in animal behavior or health, and problems with animal rooms (e.g., caging, lights, and temperature) to all appropriate personnel.

Maintains general cleanliness and organization of work areas.

Monitors and reports study changes to Study Director and all appropriate personnel.

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

May perform husbandry duties

Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need to Succeed

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

ALAT certification preferred

MS Office suite. Able to adapt easily to new software programs.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, software manuals, study documents, and procedure manuals; and the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to work cross functionally on process improvements.

Demonstrated attention to detail.

Ability to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment.

Readily adapts to new projects.

Positive attitude toward work and co-workers.

Able to identify and resolve problems as they are encountered.

What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is $20.00 - $27.00 per hour. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

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

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