Clinical Research Associate jobs in Lafayette, LA

Position Title: Research Associate, Pre-Clinical Technologist 1

Department: 9010|NIRC Administration

Responsibilities:

The Research Associate, Pre-Clinical Technologist 1 will independently conduct in life procedures utilizing non-human primates and/or rodent models of infectious studies, nutrition, cardiovascular, efficacy, immunogenicity, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.  Other duties to include:

• In life study task performance including diversified dose administration, biological sample and tissue collections in compliance with NIRC Standard Operating Procedures and study specific research protocols.

• Conduct acclimation training for pole and collar restrainer system. Apply species specific affiliated behavior and positive reinforcement techniques to facilitate model develop for alert studies.
• Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of non-human primates’ species specific normal behavior and physical attributes and condition in order to effectively execute daily observations to detect the presence of disease, illness, distress and/or variance from normal behavior, recognize adverse responses to test article, etc.; responsible for reporting findings to veterinarian and study director, if applicable.
• Evaluation of administration sites for evidence of reactions including redness, erythema, swelling
  Analyzing study data and interpret results.
• Maintaining a detailed log of study related activities.
• Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
• Setup, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
• Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed.
• Isolate, identify and prepare primate specimens for examination.
• Monitor and observe studies, concurrent recording of raw data facilitating reconstruction and interpretation per NIRC SOPs.
• Effectively communicate with other applicable personnel to ensure husbandry, veterinary, and behavioral needs of study animals are met.
• When applicable provide specified feeding to non-human primates

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

-Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent degree with scientific emphasis.

-Four years’ experience in veterinary/animal care and/or contract research setting may be substituted for the degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Previous experience in a contract research setting is preferable. 

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