Research Assistant

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.

We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.

Our uniqueness means:

• We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.
  • We are team players;
  • We are doers;
  • We are customer-centric;
  • We are innovators.

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900 colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together.

TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply. 

Argenta, MVS is currently looking for a Research Assistant at our Manhattan, KS location.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Collaborates with Investigators, Animal Care Staff and Clinical Research Associates in collecting and organizing study data 

• Assist in animal care at all levels of the organization 

• Collaborates in the review of study records and all study notebooks to ensure contents are current and complete 

• Assists in providing tracking and Quality Control (QC) of data as required and assists with responses to QA audits 

• Mastery of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) 

• Helps to create materials and documentation for the study 

• Develop, maintain, review/update, and ensure regulatory compliance for the SOPs that are in place

About You: 

• Associate’s degree, preferably in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a scientific discipline and/or veterinary/veterinary technician experience
• Experience with medical/veterinary terminology 
• Experience working with EDC systems (Electronic Data Capture) is a plus 
• Position requires significant computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Capable of working in a changing environment and under pressure 
• Supports organizational goals and objectives aligned to strategic and/or operations plans
• Understanding of GLP regulations and relevant EPA regulations
• Actively listens to ensure understanding

Argenta has strongly embedded company values which is key to who we are and how we deliver. We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued.  At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day. That is why we support our people through a strong culture, great benefits, and growth opportunities.

Argenta is an equal-opportunity employer

To find out more about Argenta, click here: www.argentaglobal.com