Research Associate, Scientific Services

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Everett, Washington time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R102296
** Your New Company!
** At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them.  No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team!

Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future  are better together and together We Are Altasciences.
** About the Role
** As a Research Associate (RA), you will perform technical procedures, restrain animals, operate laboratory equipment, collect specimens, and data on laboratory animals (mice, rats, canines, non-human primates) as specified in protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and in compliance with GLP standards. Support study supervisor(s) and study director(s) by performing and assisting with sample and data collection on research studies.
** What You'll Do Here
*** Follow SOPs and Protocols to perform procedures on study and stock animals, including, but not limited to: clinical observations, food consumptions, body weights, urine collection, administering injectable anesthesia, mating procedures, blood draws (all routes), dose administration (all routes), euthanasia, catheter placement, restraint, enrichment, feeding and food removal
* Follow written and verbal instruction:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), protocols, daily schedules
* Record, enter and review raw data, study and facility
* Set up for procedures and maintains ancillaries on study animals
* Operate selected laboratory equipment (i.e., glucometer, Harvard pump, digital thermometer)
* Monitor and report changes in animal behavior or health, and problems with animal rooms (e.g., caging, lights, and temperature) to all appropriate personnel
* Maintain general cleanliness and organization of work areas
* Monitor and report study changes to study director and all appropriate personnel
* Review and provide input on the creation and revision of SOPs relating to animals, technical procedures and facility issues
* Perform husbandry duties
* Cross training in other departments available
** What You'll Need to Succeed
*** High school diploma or equivalent, required; BA/BS in a scientific discipline preferred
* Experience working with animals in research or a regulated environment preferred
* ALAT certification preferred
* Intermediate computer experience including Microsoft Office suite, Project, Info Path and Access
* Readily adapts to new software
* English proficiency required to read and interpret documents such as industry specific documents, write routine reports and correspondence
* Basic math skills as they apply to interpreting scientific data
* Solid reasoning abilities
* Work cross functionally on process improvements
* Demonstrates attention to detail while multi-tasking
* Maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment
* Able to manage change
* Readily adapts to new projects
* Positive attitude toward work and co-workers
* Comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees
* Identify and resolve problems as they are encountered
* Practical problem solving skills when deal with a variety of concrete variables
* Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
** What We Offer
** The pay range estimated for this position is $22.25 - $36.00 annually. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification,…