Associate Scientist

Job title: Associate Scientist

Job Location: Bogart, GA

Job Duration: 12+ months

Job Description:

This is what you will do:

· The Protein Production Unit Technician (PPU Technician) will provide daily care and health monitoring of animals; follow standard operating procedures and good documentation practices; organize, clean, and maintain production rooms, supplies, and equipment for egg layers.

· The PPU Technician will support the production facility by working shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

You will be responsible for:

· Sanitize animal rooms, enclosures, equipment, corridors, and support areas using appropriate techniques to promote animal health and welfare and to comply with regulations and company policies.

· Provide nutrition to animals by supplying feed and water.

· Organize and maintain animal enclosures, supplies, and equipment.

· Assess animal health status by gathering and documenting data and observing animals.

· Administer treatments, euthanize animals. Initiate and maintain records as prescribed by standard operating procedures.

· Maintain records by collecting and recording data to facilitate management of the facility.

· Handle and restrain animals by using appropriate techniques to allow for care to be performed in a safe and humane manner.

· Provide weekend and / or holiday animal care as needed.

· Cross-train in all areas of the facility and provide coverage on an as-needed basis.

· Oversee packaging of waste materials sent out for incineration to ensure proper procedures are followed.

· Receive and properly process incoming shipments of supplies and materials.

· Assist with special projects as needed.

You will need to have:

· No unmanaged allergies to animals.

· Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

· Ability to closely follow established procedures.

· Ability to read, write, and understand spoken English at an 8th grade level.

· The duties of this role are generally conducted in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

· As is typical of a pharmaceutical manufacturing-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: frequently lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; stand for prolonged periods of time; walk and move for prolonged periods of time; climb stairs or ladders; gown/degown PPE and uniforms; use a computer with a keyboard and mouse; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.