Research Associate I - Inotiv

Hiring for a Research Associate I.

Essential Responsibilities

• Study Maintenance
  • Animal receipt and housing
  • Dose administration (ID, IP, SQ, IM, IV, IT, PO, etc.)
  • Acquire and calculate food and water consumption data
  • Acquire and report body weight and clinical observation data
  • Allocation of study animals
  • Blood collection (cardiac puncture, vena cava, retro-orbital, submandibular)
  • Animal Identification (, ear tag, microchip, etc.)
  • Morbidity/Mortality checks
  • Reproductive indices (breeding, verification of sex, weaning, developmental landmark assessments, estrous cyclicity evaluation, etc.)
  • Humane euthanasia
  • Rodent necropsy (prosection, organ weights, blood collection, gross exams, etc.)
  • Collection of samples in support of health surveillance program
• Environmental Maintenance
  • Environmental monitoring of animal rooms and equipment
  • Changing cages, feeders, water bottles, and racks
  • Waste disposal (including hazardous, sharps)
  • Sanitation as needed (sweeping, mopping, laundry, quarterly cleaning)
• Data Management
  • Data collection via Provantis software
  • Creation and maintenance of study notebooks and study forms
  • Creation of spreadsheets, entering and verification of data in spreadsheets
  • Adherence to all SOPs, policies and GLPs as required

Additional Responsibilities

• Commitment to humane care of research animals in all actions
• Develop proficiency in new techniques, as needed
• Attendance at required meetings and training
• Assist in animal husbandry duties as needed
• Work in a team environment with a professional and positive attitude
• Other duties as needed

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Education:
  1. H.S. diploma
  2. A.S. degree
  3. B.S. degree
• Experience:
  1. > 3 years in Toxicology or related field
  2. > 2 years in Toxicology or related field
  3. 0 -1 years in Toxicology or related field

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, peers, and Study Directors
• Exhibit personal accountability and accept responsibility for study conduct
• Ability to perform detailed and accurate data collection and recordkeeping
• Ability to utilize moderate computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, Provantis)
• Certification: AALAS certification at ALAT level preferred

Working Environment

• Primarily laboratory/animal facility (respirator, safety glasses, lab coat, shoe covers, head cover, and gloves, as needed) with infrequent heavy lifting ( > 50 pounds)
• Use of hazardous substances
• Occasional office work
• Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.  The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity.  Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.  There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.  Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Inotiv has been named a 2023 Top Workplace!

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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