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Research Associate, Scientific Services

Posted: September 20, 2024
Salary:US$18 - US$20 per hour
Location:Scranton
Job type: Permanent
Discipline:Clinical Research
Reference:234254_1726844836
Work Location:On-site

Job description

The Research Associate will be responsible for the following:
  • 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


The Research Associate will have the following qualifications:
  • B.S. in Biology or High School Diploma and 2 years of experinece in animal handling
  • Lab background
  • Basic math skills
  • Strong computer skills