Research Associate, Formulations

CareAbout•Columbia, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Altasciences, we assist in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies. The Research Associate, Formulations will prepare dose formulation and other study-related materials in compliance with relevant regulations, including GLP. This role is responsible for test/control article receiving, tracking, returning, and disposition. The Research Associate, Formulations will also monitor laboratory supplies and cleanliness to ensure a clean and regulatory-compliant laboratory environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with experience in a research or clinical setting; or high school diploma/GED with one year of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education in Chemistry or Biochemistry is strongly preferred.
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Problem solving and analysis skills.
Collaboration, ethical conduct and integrity skills.
Adaptability, customer focus, communication and active listening skills.
Time management, organization and thoroughness required.

Responsibilities

Prepare dose formulation and other study-related materials in compliance with relevant regulations including GLP.
Be responsible for test/control article receiving, tracking, returning and/or disposition.
Monitor laboratory supplies and cleanliness to provide a clean and regulatory compliant laboratory.
Follow all Altasciences Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and be compliant with GLP, ALCOA+, USDA, and AAALAC.
Perform laboratory functions and maintain a clean work environment following appropriate laboratory standards in a consistent and professional manner.
Complete training focused on general core skills for the area of work.
Understand the importance of the work done at a CRO and how it relates to human and animal health.
Contribute to data collection during conduct of research projects in accordance with SOP’s and study protocols.
Perform routine procedures (such as sample receipt, sample disposition, basic dose preparation benchwork, etc.).
Perform general housekeeping duties such as daily/routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and inventory, etc.
Meet acceptable data standards according to the data quality performance standards.
Ensure work is done with integrity and can be relied upon.
Check data upon completion.
Ensure deviations, edits, etc. are done in a timely manner.
Assist other Formulation Research Associates and APC Staff during participation in weekend and evening study-related activities, as needed.