Research Associate II

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), euthanasia/necropsy, catheter placement, restraint, enrichment, feeding, and food removal.
• Create study-specific forms/labels as assigned.
• Follow written and verbal instructions: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Protocols, Daily Schedules.
• Record, enter, and review raw data, study, and facility data.
• Set up for procedures and maintain ancillaries on study animals, including surgical procedure support (e.g., sterile preparation, anesthesia machine setup & monitoring, and post-surgery recovery).
• Operate selected laboratory equipment (e.g., glucometer, Harvard pump, digital thermometer, centrifuge, incubator).
• Monitor and report changes in animal behavior or health and issues 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 the 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 and/or assist with veterinary treatments of research and colony animals as assigned.
• Perform abnormal behavior assessment of colony animals and assist in the animal socialization program as assigned.
• Perform husbandry duties as needed.
• Cross-train in other departments as needed.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• High School Diploma and/or GED required; BS/BA in a scientific discipline preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience working with primates, in research, or in a regulated environment.
• ALAT certification preferred.