Animal Care Technician I

Altasciences•Columbia, MO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At Altasciences, we are dedicated to assisting in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to expedite their delivery to patients. Every role contributes significantly to the health and well-being of people globally. We foster a passionate and collaborative work environment by living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect, and Integrity. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team, whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional looking for your next career move. We believe in the power of collaboration: Together, We Are Altasciences. About the Role: The Research Associate I will execute technical procedures, handle animals, operate laboratory equipment, collect specimens, and record data on laboratory animals (including mice, rats, rabbits, canines, non-human primates, etc.) as per protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), adhering to GLP standards. This role supports study supervisors and study directors by performing and assisting with sample and data collection for research studies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, required.
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.
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.
Demonstrated attention to detail while multi-tasking.
Ability to manage change.
Comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees.
Identify and resolve problems as they are encountered.
Practical problem-solving skills when dealing with a variety of concrete variables.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in a scientific discipline preferred.
Experience working with animals in research or a regulated environment preferred.
ALAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow SOPs and Protocols to perform procedures on study and stock animals, including clinical observations, food consumption, 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 instructions: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), protocols, daily schedules.
Record, enter, and review raw data, study, and facility information.
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 the 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.