Assistant Scientist Collegeville, PA Posted: 10/9/2024
Job Description
Job ID#:
8054
Alphanumeric is hiring an ASSISTANT SCIENTIST (Veterinary) to work in Collegeville, PA with our client of 20 years committed to improving lives through medical and pharmaceutical advancements.
Hourly Pay: $20.24
Job Purpose • Primarily support the program of veterinary care and animal health and well-being at the Upper Providence site • Assists with study support for development of animal models and investigator research • Assists in behavioral assessment of animals and management of animal colonies
Accountabilities / Responsibilities: • Conducts daily observations, treatments and diagnostic procedures for a variety of laboratory animal species to provide high quality animal care • Works well independently and with others to efficiently handle multiple priorities in a variety of areas. Plans the orderly direction of work, effectively establishes priorities, efficiently implements and performs procedures in support of colony health programs and investigator research • Conducts animal health procedures (e.g. injections, IV catheterization, bandaging) with skill and proficiency in a variety of laboratory animal species to ensure the health of the research animal colony • Performs routine and more complicated procedures (e.g. anesthesia, radiology, dosing, sampling) with proficiency to provide quality animal care and in support of research • Assists with coordination and performance of quarantine and preventative programs (e.g. vaccinations, tuberculosis testing, blood collection, rodent pathogen testing) in laboratory animals with proficiency • Assists with behavioral assessments and makes decisions regarding socialization and enrichment plans for NHPs under the direction of the behavioral specialist • Assists in assessment of critical cases and pain management of the animal colonies. Assists in making recommendations on more complicated health issues (e.g. post-operative care of new animal models, critical care patients) • Assists with coordination and management of the rodent colony health monitoring program as needed. Proficient at performing tasks related to this program (anesthesia, blood collection, necropsies). • Complies with applicable written procedures such as LASG SOPs, LASG policies and R&D safety policies • Proficient at basic computer skills necessary for the role • Utilizes personal protective equipment appropriately and conducts themselves in a manner to afford protection against work-related hazards. Attends mandated safety training sponsored by the company • Assists in coordination and development of environmental enrichment and socialization programs in a variety of laboratory animal species as needed
Job Requirements
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience * Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years experience or Associates degree in a recognized program for veterinary technicians * Certification as an Animal Health Technician or AALAS LATg preferred * Good clinical veterinary skills * Good interpersonal and communication skills * Good organizational and teamworking skills * Experience in a research setting or pharmaceutical company preferred * Knowledge of regulations relevant to laboratory animals preferred