Overview

　　Under close regular supervision, the individual performs vivarium and animal care, maintenance, and sanitation; including running a cage washer and tunnel washer, keeping laboratory supplies filled and organized, pest control monitoring, and environmental monitoring.

　　Please note that this is a contingent/temp position and not eligible for benefits.

　　Responsibilities

　　Vivarium care; including facility sanitation, cage/tunnel washing, autoclave use, and facility maintenance. Includes sweeping, mopping, cleaning, washing/decontamination, and keeping areas organized and prepared for study initiation.

　　Keeps laboratory supplies filled and organized, pest control monitoring, and environmental

　　Rodent handling/husbandry; including hand restraint of animals, transfer of animals between cages, animal receipt, animal observations, and simple biological sample collections, maintaining food and water for animals, and daily animal housing room

　　Performs laboratory waste management

　　Keeps inventory of supplies and restocks areas when

　　Assists with routine vivarium environmental monitoring (RODAC, pest control, lighting checks, ).

　　Under close regular supervision, individual performs routine laboratory techniques and

　　Receives specific instructions on assigned task and expected

　　Delivers accurate results on assigned tasks within the expected

　　Complies with all safety rules, practices good housekeeping, and maintains safe workplace without supervision.

　　Learns basic technical knowledge of pharmaceutical areas, DMPK, ADME, In Life, Metabolism, and

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　Experience / Education:

　　High School or Associate degree. Knowledge of animal science, biology, or a related discipline a

　　0-2 years of relevant experience in animal care or related field, or

　　An Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) is a plus but not required.

　　Any similar combination of education and experience.

　　Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

　　Has a basic understanding of scientific discipline

　　Ability to perform preliminary lab work with supervision after training

　　Ability to follow instructions to perform required procedures

　　Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within drug discovery and development R&D laboratory settings

　　Well organized, detail oriented, and adaptable to changes

　　Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

　　Computer skills: knowledge of internet research, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

　　Need to be able to read, write and understand English

　　Ability to work independently

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Must be able to work in a laboratory/cage wash environment with variable noise conditions

　　Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with exposure to animals/biohazardschemicals

　　Must be able to wear appropriate PPE

　　Must be able to work in an environment with variable noise levels

　　Ability to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time

　　Ability to lift 50 lbs routinely

　　Ability to crouch, bend, twist, reach, reach over the head, and pull/push caging, wheeled carts and racks

　　Ability to push/pull 50 lbs routinely

　　Clarity of vision

　　Ability to identify and distinguish colors

　　Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions

　　Ability to climb ladders / stairs / scaffolding

　　Inside/outside working conditions

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

　　This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.

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　　Job Locations US-NJ-Cranbury

　　Job ID 2024-12533