Research Technician

Position: Research Technician I
Perform periodic review of all applicable SOPs to ensure accuracy and confirm procedures are being performed according to SOPs. Participate in SOP writing, reviews, and revisions as needed. Complete training requirements as assigned and maintain appropriate training documentation. Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with GLPs, USDA, AAALAC, OLAW, and other applicable regulations.
* In-life Study Conduct:
** Study protocol and notebook review prior to study initiation
* Dose animals by a variety of routes (including but not limited to: ocular, oral capsule, oral gavage, dermal, SC, IM, IV, IP or intra-articular)
* Collect biological samples, as needed and trained (including but not limited to: blood, urine or feces)
* Collect body weights or feed consumption weights
* Perform daily cleaning duties as needed
* Skill in handling a variety of laboratory tools and equipment
* Perform pre-operative procedures including but not limited to: pre-medication, inducing anesthesia, installing catheters, prepping surgical/injection sites, etc.
* Monitor anesthetized animals during surgical or non-surgical procedures
* Aseptic patient and surgical field preparation
* Assist in surgical procedures as needed
* Post-operative recovery, monitoring and care of animals that are used in recovery surgical procedures
* Euthanize animals as needed
* Complete appropriate raw data records
* Other procedures as described in the study protocol or defined by SOPs
* Clinical observations and treatments:
** Perform daily clinical observations of the animals and their pens/cages to assure the well-being, health, and sanitation of the cages is adequate
* Perform in-life study activities, including but not limited to: post-operative monitoring, pain and lameness scoring, sample collection, and observations for adverse effects following administration of the test article
* Complete appropriate entries into the electronic data collection system or paper records as needed including study procedures, and morbidity or mortality reports
* Assist with stocking supplies, maintain an adequate inventory of supplies, monitor supplies for expiration, and notify appropriate employee of items that need to be ordered
* Other:
** Participate in in-house training programs for the technical staff
* Maintain confidential information
* Interact with the community and employees
* Support and participate in other company initiatives as directed by management
* Perform other duties as assigned
* General
* * Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
* Ability to read, write and understand oral and/or written instructions
* Able to read and interpret animal identifications, dose groups, and color codes
* Favorable attitude and disposition toward people and animals
* Physical Activity
** Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and move heavy equipment in a safe manner
* Ability to stand and move (e.g. walk, bend, reach, lift, crouch, push, pull, lift.) throughout an entire work shift
* Manual dexterity (e.g. feeling, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion) to operate necessary equipment and perform essential tasks outlined in position description
* Required to have close visual acuity (e.g. preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small parts) and depth perception (with or without glasses/contacts)
* Required utilization of provided personal protection equipment (PPE)
* Working Conditions
** Frequent involvement with radiant/electrical energy, solvents, grease, oil, irritants, acids, bases, and other hazardous chemicals, electro-mechanical hazards, flammable materials and biohazards.
* Occasional exposure to potential hazards such as hot water, steam, mechanical equipment, biological substances, loud noise, odors, chemicals, and to range of outdoor weather conditions
* Will be exposed to animal dander, bites, scratches, etc., and material associated with animal husbandry.  Due to exposure to hazardous biological materials (which may include HIV positive specimens), immunization to diseases may be a required.
* Able to wear latex gloves, dust musk…