Dog Lovers Only - Cranbury, NJ, United States - WuXi AppTec

Description

Job Description

Under close regular supervision, the individual performs vivarium and animal care, maintenance, and sanitation; including running a cage washer and tunnel washer, keeping laboratory supplies filled and organized, pest control monitoring, and environmental monitoring.

Please note that this is a contingent/temp position and not eligible for benefits.

Schedule:
Monday to Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM (flexibility in start time available)
Hours: 40 per week
Anticipated assignment length: 6-9 months with opportunity to convert to permanent employee
Vivarium care; including facility sanitation, cage/tunnel washing, autoclave use, and facility maintenance. Includes sweeping, mopping, cleaning, washing/decontamination, and keeping areas organized and prepared for study initiation.
Keeps laboratory supplies filled and organized, pest control monitoring, and environmental
Rodent handling/husbandry; including hand restraint of animals, transfer of animals between cages, animal receipt, animal observations, and simple biological sample collections, maintaining food and water for animals, and daily animal housing room
Performs laboratory waste management
Keeps inventory of supplies and restocks areas when
Assists with routine vivarium environmental monitoring (RODAC, pest control, lighting checks, ).
Under close regular supervision, individual performs routine laboratory techniques and
Receives specific instructions on assigned task and expected
Delivers accurate results on assigned tasks within the expected
Complies with all safety rules, practices good housekeeping, and maintains safe workplace without supervision.
Learns basic technical knowledge of pharmaceutical areas, DMPK, ADME, In Life, Metabolism, and
Other duties as assigned.


Experience / Education:
~ High School or Associate degree. Knowledge of animal science, biology, or a related discipline a
~0-2 years of relevant experience in animal care or related field, or
~ An Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) is a plus but not required.
~ Any similar combination of education and experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Has a basic understanding of scientific discipline
Ability to perform preliminary lab work with supervision after training
Ability to follow instructions to perform required procedures
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within drug discovery and development R&D laboratory settings
Well organized, detail oriented, and adaptable to changes
Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Computer skills:
knowledge of internet research, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Need to be able to read, write and understand English
Ability to work independently


Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work in a laboratory/cage wash environment with variable noise conditions
Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with exposure to animals/biohazardschemicals
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
Must be able to work in an environment with variable noise levels
Ability to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time
Ability to lift 50 lbs routinely
Ability to crouch, bend, twist, reach, reach over the head, and pull/push caging, wheeled carts and racks
Ability to push/pull 50 lbs routinely
Clarity of vision
Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions
Ability to climb ladders / stairs / scaffolding
Inside/outside working conditions

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.

Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.