Job Description
Title: Associate investigator, General Toxicology
Duration: 12 Month assignment
Location: Newark, DE 19711
Job Description:
Summary:
The Associate investigator will be responsible for conducting studies which includes protocol reviews, in-life data collection (both electronically and written), collecting biological samples, and performing procedures according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Job Responsibility:
- The duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Ensure the welfare of laboratory rodents in the testing facility.
- Uphold study integrity.
- Careful handling/restraint of laboratory rodents.
- Test material administration by various routes of exposure, e.g. dietary, oral gavage, intraperitoneal injection, subcutaneous injection.
- Determining and recording animal body weights, clinical observations, holding for eye exams, and other in-life study functions.
- Collecting biological samples which can include, urine, feces, and blood (tail venipuncture).
- Data collection using manual and electronic methods (including Provantis and Microsoft software systems).
- Collecting, recording, documenting, and reporting results with a high degree of accuracy and precision in a timely manner.
- Understanding and following all relevant SOPs, GLPs, and safety guidelines.
- Learning and refining new laboratory skills as applicable.
- Maintaining study records and data in in a well-organized manner.
- Communicating effectively with Study Directors, Supervisors, attending Veterinarians, and other relevant staff members within the company.
- Assisting other Associates and completing other tasks as assigned.
- Working weekends, holidays, and or external hours on a rotating schedule.
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.
- GLP lab and previous experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- B.S. degree in animal science, biology, or related field or an equivalent of a combination of applicable work experience and higher education.
- 2-5 Years of relevant experience.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team setting with minimal supervision.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software programs.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Work experience placement, Weekend work,