What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate- Scientific Services position at Planet Pharma?
20 / hr
Direct Hire / Permanent
100% Onsite
Would prefer some animal handling experience
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
