What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at The Steely Group?
This successful candidate will support discovery research. The technical tasks include performing procedures on laboratory rodents such as handling, dosing via multiple routes, clinical health assessments, biologic sample collection and necropsy.
Additional tasks will include training and competency assessment of researchers and assisting with development of new surgical techniques and in vivo research models.
The individual will also be responsible for review and compliance with all applicable SOPs, business practices and company policies.
Requirements / Qualifications :
Bachelor degree or Associate degree and 4 years of experience or high school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience
The candidate must have an undergraduate degree in life sciences such as biology, biochemistry, pharmacology or similar and 6-10 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and / or an academic laboratory.
A successful candidate will possess good written and oral communication skills, the ability to work well in teams, demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong work ethic.
Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail are vital to this position.
Experience handling and performing basic manipulations with laboratory rodents is a must.
A background in rodent technique training and rodent surgical experience is a plus.
Familiarity with cardiovascular disease and inflammation models is a plus.