Animal Research Specialist

2 weeks ago


Jefferson City, Missouri, United States Battelle Memorial Institute Full time
Job Summary

Battelle's Biomedical Research Center is a leading institution in the field of biomedical research, with a team of 200 scientific staff working together to develop and test novel drugs and medical countermeasures from discovery to FDA approval.

This position will be engaged in toxicology/chemistry laboratory activities to evaluate medical countermeasures for highly toxic materials and infectious organisms, utilizing the animal research model.

Responsibilities
  • Performing routine lab procedures with a high degree of accuracy
  • Collecting, recording, analyzing, documenting and reporting results with a high degree of accuracy
  • Working with hazardous materials in a controlled environment while maintaining strict safety standards and procedures
  • Maintaining thorough written and verbal communication with supervisors, study directors and coworkers
  • Understanding and following all relevant SOPs, facility and security guidelines
  • Regularly cleaning and maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment
  • Providing support with the sanitization, repair, and maintenance of caging, carts, and other equipment
  • Assisting in the disposal and removal of waste from the facility
  • Learning and refining new laboratory skills and techniques
  • Maintaining an excellent work attendance record and being punctual on all projects
Requirements
  • Associates' degree or higher in biology, animal science, or related life science OR a high school diploma
  • Laboratory experience of at least 5 years
  • Must have organophosphate and/or organosulfate experience. Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP) experience preferred.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must have a high degree of manual dexterity and the ability to work wearing a respirator
  • Ability to frequently bend and stoop and must be able to lift 50 lbs. to waist level and 25 lbs. to shoulder level; ability to be on feet for most of the work shift.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain enrollment in applicable personnel reliability programs (NACLC). Enrollment requires the ability to pass commercial and/or federal background investigations.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain DoJ Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval. Ability to obtain/maintain CDC approval to work with BSAT material.
  • Must be willing to work in a biosafety level 2 (BSL2) and/or 3 (BSL3) (biocontainment) environment and able to wear appropriate respiratory protection.
  • Must be willing to be immunized with FDA licensed vaccines and Investigational New Drugs (IND) recommended for persons at risk to occupational exposure of biological agents
  • Must be willing to participate in random drug screening.
  • Newly hired employees are subject to a 90-day introductory period, during which their performance is evaluated by supervision.
  • Must be willing to work weekend, overtime, and holiday hours as needed
Benefits

Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

  • Compressed work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits
  • Optional supplemental benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with industry-leading matching
  • Tuition assistance to pursue higher education
  • Flexible work arrangements


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