In Vivo Resources (IVR) Associate, Pharmacology

Our client, a biopharmaceutical company, has an opportunity for a temporary in vivo technician supporting in vivo studies within their rodent-based, drug discovery research program. Responsibilities include animal husbandry, in vivo study support (compound administration, blood collection, necropsy/tissue collection), and facility maintenance. Candidates must be able to work both independently and within a team environment. Hours of operation are flexible.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the IVR team and pharmacologists, provide research support for in vivo studies including:
• Compound administration (PO, SC, IP, IV),
• Clinical observations and data collection (body weights, body condition scoring)
• Euthanasia procedures
• Tissue collection (blood collection, necropsy, tissue collection/preparation,
• Sample processing (centrifuge and running both hematology/chemistry analyzers)
• Perform daily health checking and husbandry including identifying and responding to clinical conditions.
• Perform facility maintenance including receiving/stocking supplies, sanitization/sterilization of equipment and environment, waste management, and monitoring environmental parameters.
• Confirmation and adherence of program compliance with IACUC and EHS regulations/standards. Maintain personal compliance with Agios institutional expectations (training, timecards, etc.).
• Perform receipt and housing of animal shipments.
• Other operational/technical opportunities as required/presented

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge

• English comprehension (reading, writing, verbal)
• High School degree with 1-3 years laboratory animal experience
• Recognition and response to normal/abnormal animal conditions & behaviors (preferred)
• Experience with genetically engineered rodent models (preferred)
• Working knowledge of institutional, local and federal animal welfare regulations (preferred)
• Microsoft Office, Outlook and data base knowledge.

Abilities

• Experience with/exposure to rodent care (husbandry, technical support, clinical identification)
• Familiarity with research facility operations (stock & waste management, organization, sanitation) (preferred)
• Lift, push, pull up to 50lb, stand for extended periods of time and perform repetitive motions