Surgical Diagnostic Associate I

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Surgical Diagnostic AssociateI for our Surgery (OR) Team at our Safety Assessment site located in Mattawan, MI.

A Surgical Diagnostic Associate I regularly performs basic imaging using diagnostic equipment for all applicable species with minimal supervision. The individual in this role may also document setup, provide quality control for procedures, and administer procedural anesthesia for all species, as well as operate and maintain specialty equipment such as imaging equipment or other diagnostic equipment with little supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.
• Operate diagnostic equipment, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment with minimal supervision.
• Occasionally perform basic skills of department, with minimal supervision. Skills may include animal handling/restraint, housing, and maintenance, feeding procedures, collecting data, and observing the animals for health status.
• Document processes and provide timely analysis of study data.
• Serve as liaison with contractors.
• Provide general support to technical staff.
• Conduct peer review of imaging and data integrity for quality control.
• Perform specific imaging or diagnostic tasks, based on department training plans.
• Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems, as required/applicable.
• Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
• Maintain procedure room and stock lab supplies.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned. 

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $24.00/hour USD.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred.
• Experience: 2 years of relevant experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: Functional certification preferred. 
• Skill plan completed for this role based on department training plan.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently and effectively produce high quality results, interpret protocol requirements, troubleshoot quality issues, and record accurate study and departmental data.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
• Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
• Ability to exercise independent decision-making and self-manage under the direction of a supervisor.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.