Assistant Scientist - Alphanumeric Systems, Inc.
Collegeville, PA
About the Job
Alphanumeric is hiring an ASSISTANT SCIENTIST (Veterinary) to work in Collegeville, PA with our client of 20 years committed to improving lives through medical and pharmaceutical advancements.
Hourly Pay: $20.24
Job Purpose
• Primarily support the program of veterinary care and animal health and well-being at the Upper Providence site
• Assists with study support for development of animal models and investigator research
• Assists in behavioral assessment of animals and management of animal colonies
Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
• Conducts daily observations, treatments and diagnostic procedures for a variety of laboratory animal species to provide high quality animal care
• Works well independently and with others to efficiently handle multiple priorities in a variety of areas. Plans the orderly direction of work, effectively establishes priorities, efficiently implements and performs procedures in support of colony health programs and investigator research
• Conducts animal health procedures (e.g. injections, IV catheterization, bandaging) with skill and proficiency in a variety of laboratory animal species to ensure the health of the research animal colony
• Performs routine and more complicated procedures (e.g. anesthesia, radiology, dosing, sampling) with proficiency to provide quality animal care and in support of research
• Assists with coordination and performance of quarantine and preventative programs (e.g. vaccinations, tuberculosis testing, blood collection, rodent pathogen testing) in laboratory animals with proficiency
• Assists with behavioral assessments and makes decisions regarding socialization and enrichment plans for NHPs under the direction of the behavioral specialist
• Assists in assessment of critical cases and pain management of the animal colonies. Assists in making recommendations on more complicated health issues (e.g. post-operative care of new animal models, critical care patients)
• Assists with coordination and management of the rodent colony health monitoring program as needed. Proficient at performing tasks related to this program (anesthesia, blood collection, necropsies).
• Complies with applicable written procedures such as LASG SOPs, LASG policies and R&D safety policies
• Proficient at basic computer skills necessary for the role
• Utilizes personal protective equipment appropriately and conducts themselves in a manner to afford protection against work-related hazards. Attends mandated safety training sponsored by the company
• Assists in coordination and development of environmental enrichment and socialization programs in a variety of laboratory animal species as needed
• Primarily support the program of veterinary care and animal health and well-being at the Upper Providence site
• Assists with study support for development of animal models and investigator research
• Assists in behavioral assessment of animals and management of animal colonies
Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
• Conducts daily observations, treatments and diagnostic procedures for a variety of laboratory animal species to provide high quality animal care
• Works well independently and with others to efficiently handle multiple priorities in a variety of areas. Plans the orderly direction of work, effectively establishes priorities, efficiently implements and performs procedures in support of colony health programs and investigator research
• Conducts animal health procedures (e.g. injections, IV catheterization, bandaging) with skill and proficiency in a variety of laboratory animal species to ensure the health of the research animal colony
• Performs routine and more complicated procedures (e.g. anesthesia, radiology, dosing, sampling) with proficiency to provide quality animal care and in support of research
• Assists with coordination and performance of quarantine and preventative programs (e.g. vaccinations, tuberculosis testing, blood collection, rodent pathogen testing) in laboratory animals with proficiency
• Assists with behavioral assessments and makes decisions regarding socialization and enrichment plans for NHPs under the direction of the behavioral specialist
• Assists in assessment of critical cases and pain management of the animal colonies. Assists in making recommendations on more complicated health issues (e.g. post-operative care of new animal models, critical care patients)
• Assists with coordination and management of the rodent colony health monitoring program as needed. Proficient at performing tasks related to this program (anesthesia, blood collection, necropsies).
• Complies with applicable written procedures such as LASG SOPs, LASG policies and R&D safety policies
• Proficient at basic computer skills necessary for the role
• Utilizes personal protective equipment appropriately and conducts themselves in a manner to afford protection against work-related hazards. Attends mandated safety training sponsored by the company
• Assists in coordination and development of environmental enrichment and socialization programs in a variety of laboratory animal species as needed
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years experience or Associates degree in a recognized program for veterinary technicians
* Certification as an Animal Health Technician or AALAS LATg preferred
* Good clinical veterinary skills
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Good organizational and teamworking skills
* Experience in a research setting or pharmaceutical company preferred
* Knowledge of regulations relevant to laboratory animals preferred
* Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years experience or Associates degree in a recognized program for veterinary technicians
* Certification as an Animal Health Technician or AALAS LATg preferred
* Good clinical veterinary skills
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Good organizational and teamworking skills
* Experience in a research setting or pharmaceutical company preferred
* Knowledge of regulations relevant to laboratory animals preferred
Source : Alphanumeric Systems, Inc.
