Research Associate I

About the role

We are seeking a Research Associate to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Lexington, MA.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform and obtain competency/proficiency in the following techniques, at minimum:
• Handle and restrain animals using appropriate procedures
• Formulation and dosing calculations
• Dosing and inoculation of test articles via basic techniques (e.g., oral gavage, intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, etc.)
• Basic tissue (e.g.; spleen, liver, etc.) and blood collection (e.g., cardiac puncture, intravenous, etc.)
• In-life monitoring of the study animals for body weights, clinical observations, tumor measurements, etc.
• Maintain animal health and welfare while performing technical procedures.
• Perform study preparation activities, including but not limited to, IACUC and study protocol review, collection tube labeling, and room setup.
• Conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with approved IACUC protocols and study plans.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment with guidance (e.g. Isoflurane machine, IVIS, Irradiator, and others).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date lab records/documentation while assuring quality and data integrity.
• Document experimental data as requested by clients in technical notebooks or approved electronic files.
• Perform humane euthanasia in accordance with the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the AVMA Guide on Euthanasia, and under the direction of the attending veterinarian, or designee.
• Report non-compliance or animal welfare concerns to the appropriate Animal Welfare Team member or IACUC office.
• Collaborate with other personnel within and across teams/departments to facilitate completion of assignments.
• Attend and participates in on-the-job and classroom training sessions, complete all assigned computer-based safety and professional development training by the pre-determined due dates.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisor/ leadership and assists in reporting procedural deficiencies and issues.
• Assist Vet Techs and Veterinarians with follow-up checks, treatments and procedure if needed.

Qualifications

• One of the following combinations of education and experience:
• High School Diploma or GED AND either 1) a minimum of 2+ years of lab animal experience or 2) Certification from AALAS, at minimum the ALAT. Preferred: Basic in vivo technical skills.
• A.A./A.S. or B.A./B.S. in animal or laboratory (life) sciences or related discipline AND a minimum of 6-12 months lab animal experience. Preferred: Basic in vivo technical skills; ALAT certification.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $29 to $32 USD per hour.