Animal Specialist

Grifols•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Specialist is responsible for performing routine and non-routine animal testing on in-process and final container samples. Additionally, the individual is responsible for the daily care and upkeep of the animals in the QC laboratory facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Biology, or closely related scientific discipline is required.
Requires a basic understanding of the fundamentals of microbiology, aseptic techniques, and animal husbandry.
Must be able to work with laboratory animals.
Must be able to use hypodermic needles and perform injections accurately.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated testing laboratory working with animals is preferred.
Specific experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is preferred.
Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example, If a job level typically requires an Associate's Degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could include 4 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Perform compendial animal testing of final container products, such as the Rabbit Pyrogen test, and the General Safety test, by following established procedures.
Perform endotoxin (LAL) testing on water samples, in-process product samples, and raw materials (RM).
Perform preparation of reagents, materials, and equipment used in biological or animal testing.
Monitor health of animals on a daily basis.
Maintain accurate and complete test records.
Compile and enter data into computer database (i.e. LIMS - Laboratory Information Management Systems) to be used for reporting and trending purposes.
Review test results against specifications.
Share general responsibilities for laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration, housekeeping, and other lab support functions (e.g., inventory of consumables and reagents).
Maintain sample logs on a daily basis to ensure timely testing and tracking of all samples.
Maintain Instrument Usage and Calibration Logs based on instrument usage during the preparation and testing of samples.
Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.