Research Associate II

Genesis Biotechnology Group • Portage, MI

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About The Position

The Research Associate II is responsible for performing and leading technical activities to support the conduct of non-clinical studies.

Requirements

• B.S. in scientific discipline preferred or 3+ years of experience in animal care setting and/or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry guidelines to ensure adherence to standards set by USDA and AAALAC established protocols and procedures.
• 1+ years of experience in non-clinical study conduct.
• Experience with good documentation and laboratory practices.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to come in contact with a variety of animal species.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with an accredited animal care facility and GLP compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently serves as a study lead to coordinate study activities and ensure accurate and complete data collection.
• Assists with adopting and troubleshooting of novel procedures, equipment, and disease model development.
• Assists with training.
• Follows and understands standard operating procedures, protocols, PharmOptima policies, and good documentation/laboratory practices.
• Performs and documents dosing administration, blood collection, euthanasia, and tissue collections, including specialty tissue collections.
• Performs and documents clinical observations of animals.
• Performs administrative duties such as data collection setup, collection tube setup, and data entry.
• Monitors animal health of various species.
• Assists with monitoring and documenting in vivo environmental conditions.
• Assists with various husbandry activities including but not limited to feeding and watering animals, providing enrichment, transporting animals and caging, and cage cleaning and rotation.
• Uses various equipment (e.g. pipettes, balances, surgical gas vaporizers, etc.) to carry out job responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)
• Legal Plan & Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Business Casual Environment
• Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree