What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toxicology Associate position at Emonics?
Role:- General Toxicology Associate Scientist
Work Location:- ELKTON ROAD P.O. BOX 30 Newark DE USA 19711
Location:- NA-US-DE-STINE_HASKELL (1147)
Rate :- $21/hr.
shifts starting 7:00am - 3:30pm with 30 min lunch. Some flex to start between 6am - 8am, but must work set schedule.
Description:-
Assignment will be extended long term.
- 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.
* How much experience - minimum of 2 years, could take someone out of College with an animal science background.
* Safety Shoes - can be expensed back. Will need for assignment but not required prior to start.
General Toxicology Associate Scientist
Job Summary
The candidate will be a member of the General Toxicology group in an AAALAC-accredited, GLP-compliant facility and responsible for conducting studies from protocol review to in-life data collection from rodents, addressing QA audit findings, and running reports within the guidelines/protocols/Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)s.
Job Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to the following:
* Humane care to laboratory rodents; careful handling/restraint of animals
* Test substance administration by various routes (e.g. diet, gavage, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, etc.)
* Body Weight, Food Consumption, holding for eye exams, other measurements and collection of biological samples as needed
* Blood (tail vein) and urin collection, clinical observations, and other in-life study functions
* Data collection manually and electronically (experience with Provantis Integrated Preclinical Software a plus)
* Collecting, recording, documenting and reporting results with a high degree of accuracy and precision in a timely manner
* Maintaining study data and related information in study files
* Communicating effectively with Study Directors, peers, supervisors, and attending veterinarian
* Understanding and following all relevant protocols, SOPs, GLPs, and safety guidelines
* Learning and refining new laboratory skills and techniques
* Assisting other technicians and completing other tasks as assigned
Requirements
- B.S. degree in animal science, biology or related science field with 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn other software/validated systems
- Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, an attention to detail, and commitment to quality
- Ability to work safely under specific time constraints, prioritize workload, use time productively, and work well independently or in a team setting
Job Type: Contract
Salary: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: One location
Salary : $21
