Research Services Associate

Job Summary:  The research services associate provides husbandry, facility and basic research support for the conduct of non-clinical studies.

Essential Functions:

• Follow and understand standard operating procedures, protocols, PharmOptima policies, and good documentation/laboratory practices.
• Perform various husbandry procedures, including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing of vivarium space/cages/racks/equipment, operating cage washers, providing enrichment to animals, changing animal bedding, receiving/distributing deliveries, preparing shipments, and performing miscellaneous maintenance and custodial duties.
• Monitors and documents in vivo environmental conditions.
• Monitors animal health of various species.
• Feeding and watering animals.
• Monitors animal health of various species.
• May assist in the performance and documentation of dosing administration, blood collection, euthanasia, and tissue collections, including specialty tissue collections and tissue homogenization. 
• May assist in the performance and documentation of clinical observations of animals. 
• May assist in the performance of administrative duties such as data collection setup, collection tube setup, and data entry.
• Uses various equipment to carry out job responsibilities.

Job Qualifications:  General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) required

• Exceptional written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to come in contact with a variety of animal species.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required.

Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and workplace Environment Conditions

• Attention to detail regarding safety and accuracy of procedures performed.
• Ability to withstand repeated bending, stooping, and lifting. 
• May be exposed to animal allergens, blood, fluid, and excreta.
• Must be able to work with laboratory chemicals and reagents. 
• Ability to push, pull, or lift 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions

• Position functions are performed in an office and laboratory environment.

Education and Experience:

• H.S. diploma.
• 1+ years of experience in animal care setting and/or equivalent work experience preferred.

• Knowledge of animal husbandry guidelines to ensure adherence to standards set by USDA and AAALAC established protocols and procedures preferred.

• Experience in husbandry procedures including changing cages, feeding/watering, monitoring/observing, assessing health, maintaining daily room check logs, and recording environmental conditions preferred.

• Experience with good documentation and laboratory practices preferred.
• Experience in an accredited animal care facility and GLP compliance preferred.

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401(k)

Visit us at https://www.pharmoptima.com/

Genesis Pharmoptima is an equal opportunity employer.