Animal Research Associate

The Research Associate 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
• Cross training in other departments available

What You'll Need To Succeed

• High School Diploma and/or GED required; BS/BA in a scientific discipline preferred.
• 0-2 years experience working with animals, in research, or in a regulated environment.
• ALAT certification preferred.
• The ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, InfoPath, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Able to adapt easily to new software programs.
• The 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.
• The math skills required include but are not limited to: the ability to understand and utilize appropriate mathematical concepts for calculating and interpreting scientific data.

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