Associate Technician, QC Laboratory Resources

Emergent Biosolutions•Lansing, MI

3d•$34,000 - $41,200•Onsite

About The Position

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
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 environment
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