What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Research Associate/Technician (Temporary) position at Aragen?
Description
About Us
Aragen Bioscience is a leading contract research organization focused on accelerating product development. Aragen’s offerings include antibody discovery, recombinant protein production and purification, stable cell line development as well as cell-based assays and in vivo models of disease. We offer clients high quality service and superior R&D partnerships
Job Title
Animal Research Associate/Technician
We are currently seeking an experienced animal technician for our in vivo research projects. Initially Temporary may convert to direct role
Essential Functions
Animal technician will perform duties involving the daily care of research animals for experimental purposes, which includes daily health monitoring (taking body weight measurement), collecting other in vivo data (e.g., tumor measurement), dosing of animals (ip, iv, sc, and po), and collecting the organ samples (bleeding i.e., tail or retro-orbital bleeding, or cardiac bleeding and extracting organ tissues). All work will involve the direct handling of laboratory mice with a potential work with rats and other rodents. The candidate is also required to work in a barrier facility and wearing proper PPE.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications, Skills, & Abilities
Interested candidates should have several years of pertinent experience in a small to medium scale animal care facility and meet the following requirements:
• High school degree or equivalent, college degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience with handling laboratory rodents.
• Proficient with compound dosing and collection of samples for PK/PD
• Competent at entering data onto a laptop computer.
• Availability to work variable schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Experience in surgical techniques and/or in vivo disease models is highly desired.
• AALAS certification (ALAT or higher) preferred.
• Accurate record keeping and troubleshooting skills
• Self-motivated, flexible, and willing to meet strict timelines
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, goal oriented, team-based environment
• Skill and knowledge to apply principles of sanitizing and disinfecting cages in compliance with AAALAC standards.
Aragen Bioscience provides a stimulating work environment in which talented employees expand their technical skills and scientific knowledge and contribute directly to the ongoing success of the organization. We are in Morgan Hill, California, at the south end of the Silicon Valley. Great reverse Commute! We offer excellent salaries and benefits. Aragen is an equal opportunity employer.