Job Description
Job Summary : Under the direction of the Director of QC Bioassays or department manager, perform general laboratory research and experiments following established protocols and SOPs. The Research Associate I will perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance, assist with ongoing research projects either independently or as a team member, analyze and archive study data.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: - Perform and assist principal investigators with animal studies that may include:
- Dose administration – IP (intraperitoneal), intradermal, subcutaneous (SQ), intramuscular (IM), and oral gavage
- Daily mice weighing, daily scoring after dosing completion
- Assist team with daily preparation for dosing
- Necropsy, tissue/organ dissection if needed
- Observe and communicate animal health conditions to appropriate personnel.
- Responsible for maintaining and archiving all study data files (electronic and hard copies)
- Understand and follow relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Protocol requirements regarding all laboratory activities assigned or engaged in
- Learn new in vitro/in vivo models as required and conduct them under general supervision
- Responsible for general lab maintenance
- Ensure adherence to GMPs, GLPs, and GDPs where required.
- Learn and develop proficiency in JMP analysis
- Assist team members with ongoing studies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Minimum Required: - Experienced with research animal handling (mice, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits)
- Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and equipment techniques (handling pipettes, scales, etc.)
- Prior experience working with MS Package (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
- Available for weekend work
Preferred: - Capable of basic dose formulation
- Prior experience reviewing and analyzing study data
Experience: - Minimum Required: Some experience working in a laboratory setting
- Preferred: One year in related/relevant industry
Education: - Minimum Required: Basic/general laboratory courses or experience
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in biology or relevant field
Work Environment/Physical Demands This section of the job description is required by the American with Disability Act, (ADA). The ADA requires that job descriptions reflect the physical and mental demands required to effectively perform the essential duties of the job. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a “qualified individual with a disability” in all aspects of the employment relationship. A “qualified individual with a disability” is “an individual who meets the education, experience, skill, and other job-related requirements of a position held or desired, and who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a specified job.”
The employee’s job requires: (In terms of a regular workday/week/month)
L “Low” equals 1% to 33%,
M “Moderate” equals 34% to 66%, and
C “Critical” equals 67% or more of time performing these listed activities.)
Mental Demands L M C Physical Demands L M C Equipment Used L M C Reviewing documents
x
Writing
x
Computer
x
Detailed work
x
Walking
x
Keyboard
x
Problem solving
x
Speaking
x
Mouse
x
Customer contact
x
Hearing
x
Calculator
x
Reasoning
x
Seeing
x
Audio-Visual
x
Math
x
Lifting
x
Phone
x
Language(s)
x
Climbing
x
Copier / Fax
x
Presentations
x
Standing
x
Automobile
x
Verbal communications
x
Driving
x
Truck (light)
x
Writing skills
x
Carrying
x
Truck (heavy)
x
Analytical reasoning
x
Sitting
x
Forklift
x
Stress management
x
Crawling
x
Hand tools
x
Training
x
Pulling
x
Power tools
x
Multi-tasking
x
Pushing
x
Measuring devices
x
Handling interruptions
x
Reaching
x
Camera
x
Other (specify below)
Squatting
x
Laboratory
x
Kneeling
x
Other (specify below)
Twisting
x
Syringes/Needles
x
Other (specify below)
Injections/Dosing
x
Pay Rate Range: $25-35/hr depending on experience
Job Tags
Contract work, Weekend work,