What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at Saviance?
Job Title: Research Associate II
Location: Cambridge, MA
Duration: 6 months
Description:
The purpose of this position is to conduct in-vivo toxicology experiments using a broad range of scientific and technical skills to deliver high-quality data that contribute to advance discovery, technology and early development projects. The major accountabilities of the role include:
• May be lead study scientist on toxicology studies or support studies led by others, per-forming technical and logistic activities to ensure successful conduct of the study.
• Actively contribute at laboratory meetings, to drafting of study protocols with the Study Director and to scheduling and implementing all activities involved in the study.
• Be proficient in and perform all technical procedures including but not limited to animal handling, administration of test articles by all routes (PO, IV, SC, IP, etc.), clinical monitoring and care of animals, meticulous and timely documentation of findings, collection of quality samples (blood, urine, etc.) by different routes (tail vein, saphenous, abdominal aorta, vena cava, etc.), sample processing, data review and retrieval.
• Review, understand and comply with all (company, IACUC, regulatory, etc.) policies, protocols, standard operating procedures, and working instructions including Novartis Values and Behaviors.
• Contribute to review and update of standard operating procedures and working instructions as needed.
• Excellent laboratory citizenship – Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, contribute to the upkeep and functioning of the laboratory and to foster a productive and dynamic team and work environment.
• Working some weekends every month – REQUIRED.
• Experience (or ability to learn) using in-life data acquisition systems.
- • Bachelor of Science in a biological sciences field / Laboratory Animal Technician Certification with over 3 years of relevant experience
