General Toxicology Associate Scientist

General Toxicology Associate Scientist#26-14899

Newark, DE

Onsite

Job Description

General Toxicology Associate Scientist Job Summary The candidate will be a member of the General Toxicology group in an AAALAC-accredited, GLP-compliant facility and responsible for conducting studies from protocol review to in-life data collection from rodents, addressing QA audit findings, and running reports within the guidelines/protocols/Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)s. Requested Max Bill Rate - *** / hour Weekly Schedule (how many hours/days): 8-hours per day 5-days a week; one weekend monthly Shift: Days: 06:00a - 2:30p Interview required? Yes Resume required? Yes Any specific skills, requirements or experience you want in a candidate: 2-5 yrs experience: Laboratory w/ rodent animal handling, basic science skills; BS Degree required, MS Overqualified. Any additional Medical Surveillance testing required? - Yes, Medical Clearance for N95; Fit Test and PFT (Supplier to schedule) - must be complete prior to start Any exposure to common allergens? Yes, animal dander and possibly latex Will non-local/remote candidates be considered? No Will they be driving? No Reason for opening: (Increase in Work, Backfill, or Leave) Backfill How much experience - minimum of 2 years, could take someone out of College with an animal science background. Safety Shoes - can be expensed back. Will need for assignment but not required prior to start. **Please see notes regarding Work Environment Requirements Below** Job Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to the following: Humane care to laboratory rodents; careful handling/restraint of animals Test substance administration by various routes (e.g. diet, gavage, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, etc.) Body Weight, Food Consumption, holding for eye exams, other measurements and collection of biological samples as needed Blood (tail vein) and urin collection, clinical observations, and other in-life study functions Data collection manually and electronically (experience with Provantis Integrated Preclinical Software a plus) Collecting, recording, documenting and reporting results with a high degree of accuracy and precision in a timely manner Maintaining study data and related information in study files Communicating effectively with Study Directors, peers, supervisors, and attending veterinarian Understanding and following all relevant protocols, SOPs, GLPs, and safety guidelines Learning and refining new laboratory skills and techniques Assisting other technicians and completing other tasks as assigned Requirements B.S. degree in animal science, biology or related science field with 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn other software/validated systems Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, an attention to detail, and commitment to quality Ability to work safely under specific time constraints, prioritize workload, use time productively, and work well independently or in a team setting Physical Demands Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to 50 pounds. This includes work materials, equipment, animal cage racking systems, and/or transporting equipment on wheels. Must be able to perform procedures which require talking, hearing, standing, or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer database(s), using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing personal safety equipment (PPE) according to *** Agriscience's and/or OSHA standards. Must be able to frequently hold rodent species firmly while utilizing fine motor skills. Work Environment Most of the tasks required for this position will be conducting in a secured and locked animal vivarium. When entering the vivarium individuals must wear safety glasses with side shields, laboratory coats or scrubs, and shoe coverings. The use of a respirator (usually a particulate filtering mask) is required in areas/rooms where research animals are being housed or handled. Please note: If the employee had visited another animal facility on the same day as work, has had contact with companion-/pet-/wild-rodents, or had contact with snakes/reptiles/birds of prey that are fed rodents, the employee must shower and have a complete change of clothing prior to entering *** Agriscience's animal vivarium. Employees will be working individually and/or in groups in small animal housing rooms, examination rooms, or special purpose procedures rooms. Work in a research environment, which requires the use of sharp objects (e.g. needles) and working around mechanical parts such as rodent caging systems, watering systems, cage washing systems. Working with or near known or unknown toxic chemicals and/or biological hazards. The employee will work regularly with live animals requiring the use of appropriate PPE to prevent exposure to allergens, biohazards, and/or test material hazards. Spotlight Call 7/6/22 Notes: Rodent toxicology studies Administer test substances to rats & mice. Collect weight and blood samples. Previous animal handling experience required. Will not hire with ZERO animal experience. Can be through previous jobs or schooling. Vet Tech experience okay (in the sense their is animal handling experience, however this doesn't replace the requirement of needing to have prior experience working with rodents). Interview: Virtual/Video - 1 hour. 1 round. GLP lab and previous experience preferred.

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