Technical Services Research Associate III
About The Position
The Technical Services Research Associate III performs technical tasks for in vivo research studies and support services. The role prepares, collects, and records research data and specimens in compliance with applicable regulations and standard operating procedures; monitors research animals and maintains clinical records; and performs technical duties in support of the Operations department. The position also maintains pharmaceutical, surgical, and animal-related supply inventories and helps ensure departmental and regulatory compliance. The associate independently performs preclinical in vivo research activities with small to medium-sized animals. Work may include surgery, necropsy, test article administration, and blood and tissue collection. The role includes routine and moderately complex animal husbandry, daily health and welfare monitoring, study data collection and analysis, sample and supply management, investigator support, and review of study reports. The position is based in Boston and requires availability for weekend, holiday, emergency, and after-hours operational responsibilities.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of industry experience working in a vivarium.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A two-year degree in basic science, animal science, or veterinary science.
- AALAS-LAT certification or international equivalent.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including transparency, professionalism, integrity, and trustworthiness.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to quality research service support and humane animal care in accordance with applicable laboratory animal care guidelines and regulations.
- Reliability and ability to work independently and in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
- Attention to detail and accountability in performing daily husbandry duties and delivering consistent results.
- Ability to handle small to medium-sized animals.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, move heavy objects, stand for prolonged periods, and perform repetitive-motion tasks.
- Availability to support weekend, holiday, emergency, and after-hours operational responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform preclinical in vivo research activities and studies involving small to medium-sized animals, which may include surgery, necropsy, test article administration, and blood and tissue collection.
- Verify the proper formulation of solutions for dosing.
- Collect, enter, and analyze data using computer and mathematical applications.
- Label and organize supplies for each study and ensure they are available at the outside in vivo facility when needed.
- Understand and ensure compliance with IACUC protocols.
- Manage, organize, and maintain study sample inventories, shipping manifests, chemicals, and storage areas.
- Collaborate with team members in a matrix environment and coordinate assigned activities with other teams to support timely completion.
- Perform routine and moderately complex animal husbandry tasks and monitor animal health and welfare daily.
- Review study reports, provide feedback on material accuracy, and report results to senior research staff.
- Monitor research animals in animal facilities and maintain clinical records.
- Maintain inventory of pharmaceutical, surgical, and animal-related supplies, including monitoring stock use and ordering supplies.
- Receive and check in materials, place them into stock according to procedures, monitor controlled-substance use records, and monitor pharmaceutical expiration dates.
- Maintain awareness of applicable regulatory requirements and ensure documentation is correct and up to date, and that procedures comply with federal and state requirements and company animal-welfare policy.
- Assist in training investigators in routine technical skills and perform routine technical procedures for investigators upon request.
- Assist investigators with surgical preparation, anesthesia administration and monitoring, and monitoring post-surgical recovery; provide routine post-operative animal care.
- Perform routine diagnostic tests, accurately label test samples, and arrange submission of samples to outside laboratories.
- Help maintain the dirty bedding sentinel biosecurity monitoring program.
- Conduct clinical rounds, observe animals, and document appropriate information daily.
- Notify investigators of overcrowded rat or mouse cages and single-housed animals; implement prescribed treatments and routine grooming when required; implement enrichment for USDA-covered species; and advise investigators of changes in animal health.
- Perform assigned Operations department technical duties and services and other duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
