Associate Technician, QC Lab Resources
About The Position
We go where others won’t, taking on some of the biggest public health challenges to protect and enhance millions of lives, and create a better, more secure world. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect and enhance life. I. 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. II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Animal Care & Facility Support• 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 Behavior/Cultural Responsibilities:• 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 environmentCommunication – 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 The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions.
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
- Actively participate in self-development (SLII, IPMP)
- Follow through on commitments
- Able to complete required tasks and associated documentation with minimal error
- Maintain positive attitude in a changing work environmentCommunication
- 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
Benefits
- Emergent offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- Information regarding additional benefits can be found here: https://www.emergentbiosolutions.com/careers/life-at-emergent
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
