Alphanumeric is hiring a BENCH SCIENTIST BIOLOGIST - Level 1 to work in Collegeville, PA with with our client of 20 years committed to improving lives through medical and pharmaceutical advancements.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the in vivo preclinical experimental and clinical needs of the group and scientific partners.
• Support studies with the team according to protocol, including operation of various pieces of equipment.
• Support clinical observations, diagnostics and treatments on research animals through directives of the department veterinarians.
• Learn and apply techniques and diagnostic procedures (e.g., PK, PK/PD, imaging, safety, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, radiology, etc.) with minimal guidance.
• Support animal care and monitoring during studies and clinical procedures.
• Responsible for documentation of laboratory animal histories and in vivo study data, IACUC protocol awareness, animal handling with multiple species and study types, dosing, necropsy, blood collection, etc.
• Use good data integrity practices and management tools.
• Assure proper record keeping and timely entry into systems.
• Contribute to effort tracking and metrics reports.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Comply with and demonstrate a thorough understanding of regulatory and safety guidelines (e.g., SOP's, R&D Safety Policies, etc.).
• Make appropriate use of personal protective equipment and adhere to conduct that affords protection from work related hazards. Attend or complete all required training.
Qualifications include:
• BS in biology, laboratory animal science, or AS in veterinary technology, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience working with standard laboratory animals (such as rodents and nonhuman primates) and a working knowledge of experimental and diagnostic laboratory procedures and processes.
• Experience and knowledge of anesthesia, associated equipment, and monitoring in common laboratory animal species.
• Experience with radiolabeled materials for experimental procedures is preferred.
• Positive interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to plan and organize effectively.