Research Associate, Scientific Services

About the role

As a Research Associate (RA), you will perform technical procedures, restrain animals, operate laboratory equipment, collect specimens, and data on laboratory animals (mice, rats, canines, non-human primates) as specified in protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and in compliance with GLP standards. Support study supervisor(s) and study director(s) by performing and assisting with sample and data collection on research studies.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and Protocols to perform procedures on study and stock animals, including, but not limited to: clinical observations, feed monitoring, body weights, urine collection, blood draws (all routes), administration of treatments/test materials (all routes), euthanasia, catheter placement, injectable sedation/anesthesia, enrichment
• Follow written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), protocols, daily schedules
• Record, enter and review raw data: study and facility
• Set up for procedures and maintain ancillaries on study animals
• Operate selected laboratory equipment (i.e., glucometer, infusion pump, digital thermometer, balace)
• Maintain general cleanliness and organization of work areas
• Monitor and report changes in animal behavior or health, and problems with animal rooms (e.g., caging, lights, and temperature) to all appropriate personnel
• Maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment
• Able to manage change
• Positive attitude toward work and co-workers
• Comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees
• Identify and resolve problems as they are encountered
• Practical problem solving skills when dealing with a variety of concrete variables
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• BA/BS in a scientific discipline preferred
• Experience working with animals in research or a regulated environment preferred
• ALAT certification preferred
• Intermediate computer experience including Microsoft Office suite, Project, Info Path and Access
• Readily adapts to new software
• English proficiency required to read and interpret documents such as industry specific documents, write routine reports and correspondence
• Solid reasoning abilities
• Work cross functionally on process improvements
• Maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment
• Able to manage change
• Positive attitude toward work and co-workers
• Comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees
• Identify and resolve problems as they are encountered
• Practical problem solving skills when deal with a variety of concrete variables
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• BA/BS in a scientific discipline preferred
• Experience working with animals in research or a regulated environment preferred
• ALAT certification preferred
• Intermediate computer experience including Microsoft Office suite, Project, Info Path and Access
• Readily adapts to new software
• English proficiency required to read and interpret documents such as industry specific documents, write routine reports and correspondence
• Solid reasoning abilities
• Work cross functionally on process improvements
• Maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment
• Able to manage change
• Positive attitude toward work and co-workers
• Comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees
• Identify and resolve problems as they are encountered
• Practical problem solving skills when deal with a variety of concrete variables
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Skills

• Ability to follow SOPs and Protocols
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Ability to record, enter and review raw data
• Ability to operate selected laboratory equipment
• Ability to monitor and report changes in animal behavior or health
• Ability to maintain general cleanliness and organization of work areas
• Ability to identify and resolve problems as they are encountered
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

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
• Telework when applicable
• Incentive Programs Including Training & Development Programs, Employee Referral Bonus Program

Pay and Schedule

The pay range estimated for this position is $22.25 - $36.00 hourly. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Schedule

Altasciences offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of our employees.

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
• Telework when applicable
• Incentive Programs Including Training & Development Programs, Employee Referral Bonus Program

Company Culture

Movin' in Unison to Deliver a Big Impact with a Personal Touch. Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.