Newark, Delaware, 19711
Job description
General Toxicology Associate Scientist
Location: Newark, DE
Compensation: $24-26/HR
Position Overview:
We are on the lookout for a meticulous and committed General Toxicology Associate Scientist to become part of our dynamic team. This position is crucial for ensuring the well-being of laboratory rodents, maintaining the integrity of studies, and assisting with various in-life study operations. The perfect candidate will possess experience in animal care and handling, sample collection, and data management within a research environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the wellbeing of laboratory rodents throughout their time in the facility.
• Maintain the integrity of ongoing studies.
• Carefully handle and restrain laboratory rodents as necessary.
• Administer test materials via various exposure routes, such as dietary, oral gavage, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous injections.
• Measure and document animal body weights, perform clinical observations, and manage holding for eye examinations, among other in-life functions.
• Collect biological samples, including urine, feces, and blood (via tail venipuncture).
• Utilize both manual and digital methods for data collection (including software like Provantis and Microsoft Office).
• Accurately collect, document, and report findings in a timely fashion.
• Comply with all relevant SOPs, GLPs, and safety protocols.
• Continuously learn and enhance laboratory skills as necessary.
• Organize and maintain study records and data systematically.
• Communicate effectively with Study Directors, Supervisors, Veterinarians, and other team members.
• Assist colleagues and undertake additional tasks as needed.
• Be willing to work weekends, holidays, and/or extra hours on a rotating basis.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in animal science, biology, or a related field, or a combination of applicable work experience and advanced education.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
STEMHUNTER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
