Research Associate, Scientific Services

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