Research Associate, Scientific Services

Altasciences • Sacramento, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs technical procedures, restrains animals, operates laboratory equipment, collects specimens, and collects data on laboratory animals (canines, mice, rabbits, rats, non-human primates, swine, etc) as specified in Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance with GLP standards. Supports Study Supervisor(s) and Study Director(s) by performing and assisting with sample and data collection on research studies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or GED required
• BS/BA in a scientific discipline
• MS Office suite.
• Able to adapt easily to new software programs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, software manuals, study documents, and procedure manuals; and the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work cross functionally on process improvements.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Readily adapts to new projects.
• Positive attitude toward work and co-workers.
• Able to identify and resolve problems as they are encountered.

Nice To Haves

• ALAT certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Follows SOPs and Protocols to perform procedures on study and stock animals, including, but not limited to: clinical observations, food consumptions, body weights, urine collection ,administering injectable anesthesia, mating procedures, restraint, enrichment, and feeding and food removal.
• Assist with blood draws, catheter placement, dose administration, and euthanasia.
• Follows written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Protocols, Records, enters and reviews raw data, study and facility.
• Sets up for procedures and maintains ancillaries on study animals.
• Operates selected laboratory equipment (i.e., glucometer, digital thermometer).
• Monitors and reports changes in animal behavior or health, and problems with animal rooms (e.g., caging, lights, and temperature) to all appropriate personnel.
• Maintains general cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Monitors and reports study changes to Study Director and all appropriate personnel.
• Obtains animal information (tattoo, sex, ear tag, ear notch, etc), recognizes animal behavior health status, and reports to appropriate personnel.
• May perform husbandry duties
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level