What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions?
Job Description
General Summary :
The San Diego DMPK team is seeking an energetic, results-oriented Research Associate contractor. The ideal candidate should have a passion for learning, strong communication and organizational skills as well as a sense of creativity and a strong technical skill in laboratory rodents. This individual will be required to perform in vivo studies, including the operation and maintenance of automated blood sampling systems to advance Vertex research and development programs supporting small molecule therapeutics, as well as monitor the health and wellbeing of laboratory rodents in an AAALAC-accredited vivarium.
While the research facility is not an official Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) compliant facility, all studies are performed in GLP-like fashion with attention to data integrity and thorough documentation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities :
Independently perform dosing via standard routes of administration in laboratory rodents (IV, IP, PO, SC, IM), blood sampling via standard routes of blood collection in laboratory rodents, tissue harvest, and data recording.
- Independently collect and process blood samples; collect and process other samples; he / she must be prepared to work collaboratively and be flexible, depending on the timelines and specific circumstances of a given animal study.
- Assist with data acquisition & entry, execute studies using good documentation practices and adherence to all facility guidelines, policies, and SOPs.
- Monitor animal health in laboratory rodents and assist with administration of veterinary treatments.
- Assist in the oversight of procedure room spaces within the vivarium, ensuring study supplies are adequately stocked and spaces are prepared for upcoming and ongoing study work.
- This role will utilize oral and written communication skills, a familiarity with various types of data acquisition and protocol management software, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) or equivalent degree in a biological science.
Additional Information
Position is Full Time, Monday – Friday First Shift with overtime as business needs require. C andidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego , CA are encouraged to apply.
What we offer :
Eurofins is a M / F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Salary : $30 - $36
