Research Associate

Description

Job Title: Research Associate I

Support for In Vivo Potency determination assay work load.

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

Skills: 

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