Study Tech Sr - Animal Ops

<h2≥Job Overview:</h2≥<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"≥To collect, document, and manage pertinent data including animal observations, test material administration, and clinical sample collection in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines. To monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance</p≥<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥ </span≥</p≥<ol≥<li style="color: #000000;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥Duties and Responsibilities</span≥</strong≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥:</span≥</li≥</ol≥<ul≥<li style="color: #000000;"≥The scope of this position is within one site across multiple studies daily.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Assess and document clinical observations, body weight data, food consumption data, environmental data, and other data on the appropriate data collection system (or by hand when necessary).</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Understand and interpret a complex protocol.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Recommends modifications in test methods or procedures.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Responsible for independently carrying out technical phases of most toxicology studies, including study management, data organization, QA audit response, internal and external client communication skills, and quality check procedures.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Ensure that a study is conducted according to protocol, SOPs, IACCUC and government regulations.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Utilize computer software for forms and procedure generation.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Performs advanced dosing and clinical sampling techniques.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Performs basic ECG, blood pressure and body temperature measurement procedures as appropriate.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Maintains animal rooms and equipment in compliance with GLP and AAALAC requirements.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Recognizes deviations from expected results and takes appropriate action.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Receive, donate and euthanize animals according to USDA regulations.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Able to adapt techniques to new procedures or particular needs as directed.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Effectively schedules multiple assignments.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Maintains well documented laboratory records according to GLPs.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Reviews own and others data and identifies potential problems.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥May train, assist and instruct less experienced staff.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Report all animal care concerns and become involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥May be involved in client tours or client interaction during study initiations.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥Other duties as assigned</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥ </span≥</li≥</ul≥<ul≥<li style="color: #000000;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥Principal Contacts</span≥</strong≥</li≥</ul≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥ </p≥<ul≥<li style="color: #000000;"≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥Internal: Study Technicians, Animal Technicians, Supervisors, Managers, Directors, Study Direction, Toxicologists</span≥</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥External: Vendors, Clients</span≥</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥ </span≥</li≥</ul≥<ul≥<li style="color: #000000;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥Travel Requirements:       Yes</span≥</strong≥</li≥</ul≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥ </p≥<ul≥<li style="color: #000000;"≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥Limited travel for training or special projects.</span≥</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥ </span≥</strong≥</li≥</ul≥<ul≥<li style="color: #000000;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥Language Skills Required:</span≥</strong≥</li≥</ul≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥ </p≥<ol≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"≥<em≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥Identify any language skills required or preferred of the position</span≥</em≥</li≥</ol≥<ul≥<li style="color: #000000;"≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥Speaking:                 Yes                     List Specific Languages-English</span≥</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥Writing/Reading:    Yes                     List Specific Languages-English</span≥</li≥</ul≥<h2≥Education/Qualifications:</h2≥<ol≥<li style="color: #000000;"≥Bachelor degree in Life Sciences, Associates degree in Laboratory Animal Technology, or Associate degree in Veterinary Technology</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥A minimum of one year experience as a Study Technician.</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"≥AALAS certification at Laboratory Animal Technician level desirable.</li≥</ol≥<h2≥Experience:</h2≥<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"≥Experience may be substituted for education requirements.</p≥<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"≥Ability to accurately read, record, and communicate information.</p≥<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"≥Internal candidates must have successful performance as a Lead/Head Technician.</p≥<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"≥2 – 4 years of study related experience</p≥