Associate Technician, QC Lab Resources
About The Position
Preparedness today, safer tomorrow. Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world. Here, you will join passionate professionals where our culture is informed by our values and commitment to protecting and saving lives.JOB SUMMARY The role of a Laboratory Resources Associate Technician is to provide the support work, care and daily observation of animals as required to assure continued accreditation through the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, International (AAALAC), and the continued availability of Emergent’s unique stock of guinea pig for use in product related testing. This position is a non-traditional position, meaning weekend, holiday, and as needed overtime is required.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint is preferred
- Experience working with animals, particularly in a laboratory animal environment preferred
Responsibilities
- Operation of autoclaves/cage washers/rack washers, including manual cleaning of caging and facilities as required. May operate a forklift as needed.
- Daily care of animals (feeding, watering, observing) cleaning cages, maintaining a high level of cleanliness and sanitation in the animal area including documentation of completed tasks
- Performance of technical assignments in care of animals such as weighing animals, recording weights, performing identification technique, and euthanasia
- Perform basic document review
- Assist in training of routine activities based on department needs
- Ownership – Actively participate in self-development (SLII, IPMP)
- Accountability – Follow through on commitments
- Detail oriented – Able to complete required tasks and associated documentation with minimal error
- Adaptability – Maintain positive attitude in a changing work environment
- Communication – Effectively communicate with all levels of management, support staff and supporting departments
- Escalate issues through the proper channels
- Effectively build and maintain working relationships between Lab Resources and supporting departments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
