Research Associate, Scientific Services

3 days ago


Olyphant, United States Medix Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

About the Role
Research Associate will perform technical procedures, restrain animals, operate laboratory equipment, collect specimens, and data on laboratory animals (mice, rats, rabbits, canines, non-human primates, etc.) as specified in protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and in compliance with GLP standards. Support study supervisor(s) and study director(s) by performing and assisting with sample and data collection on research studies.

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), 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

What You'll Need to Succeed
* High school diploma or equivalent, required; BA/BS in a scientific discipline preferred
* Experience working with animals in research or a regulated environment preferred
* ALAT certification preferred
* Intermediate computer experience including Microsoft Office suite, Project, Info Path and Access
* Readily adapts to new software
* English proficiency required to read and interpret documents such as industry specific documents, write routine reports and correspondence
* Basic math skills as they apply to interpreting scientific data
* Solid reasoning abilities
* Work cross functionally on process improvements
* Demonstrates attention to detail while multi-tasking
* Maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment
* Able to manage change
* Readily adapts to new projects
* Positive attitude toward work and co-workers
* Comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees
* Identify and resolve problems as they are encountered
* Practical problem solving skills when deal with a variety of concrete variables
* Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Medix is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Company DescriptionHere at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?Company DescriptionHere at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r
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Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

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