Research Associate - Laboratory AnimalsScranton, PA, USAReq #3991Thursday, September 21, 2023Your 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 at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.Do you love working with animals? Do you want to contribute to advancing human health science research? Do you like to work in small teams? Altasciences is seeking Research Associates at all levels of experience that have a passion for scientific research. In this position your focus will be working directly with animals in the collection of data and in support of the development of human medicine. You will perform technical procedures to support advancements in pharmaceutical development. In this position you will learn and perfect complex procedures including learning the skills to operate laboratory equipment, specimens collection techniques and data acquisition. At Altasciences Preclinical Services, we work with many different animal models: mice, rats, non-human primates, swine and canine and you will have the opportunity to become a proficient, highly skilled expert in this field. Multiple shifts available.What You'll Do HereFollows 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), euthanasia/necropsy, catheter placement, restraint, enrichment, and feeding and food removal.Creates study specific forms/labels, as assigned.Follows written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Protocols, Daily Schedules.Records, enters and reviews raw data, study and facility.Sets up for procedures and maintains ancillaries on study animals, including surgical procedure support (e.g., sterile preparation, anesthesia machine set up & monitoring, and post-surgery recovery).Operates selected laboratory equipment (e.g., glucometer, Harvard pump, digital thermometer, centrifuge, incubator).Monitors and reports changes in animal behavior or health, and problems with animal rooms (e.g., caging, lights, and temperature) to all appropriate personnel.Maintains general cleanliness and organization of work areas.Monitors and reports study changes to Study Director and all appropriate personnelMay review and provide input on the creation and revision of SOPs relating to animals, technical procedures and facility issues.Perform and/or assist with veterinary treatments of research and colony animals as assigned.Perform abnormal behavior assessment of colony animals and assist in the animal socialization program, as assigned.May perform husbandry duties.May cross train in other departments.What You'll Need To SucceedHigh School Diploma and/or GED required; BS/BA in a scientific discipline preferred.0-2 years experience working with animals, in research, or in a regulated environment.ALAT certification preferred.The ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Info Path, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Able to adapt easily to new software programs.The ability to read and interpret documents such a