Animal Handling Associate - Pharmaceutical Testing

Eurofins • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The candidate will be responsible for designing routine in vivo testing in the fields of infectious diseases and vaccines. The role will involve small animal handling work including:
Following GMP SOP procedures to prepare and execute small animal immunogenicity studies in various animal species.
Hands-on execution of in vivo studies involving infection, monitoring viremia, monitoring immune response and necropsy.
Proficiency in preparation and dosing of agents via multiple routes of administration (including IM, PO, IP, SC, IN, and IV).
Evaluation and implementation of in vivo techniques and technologies.
Detailed record keeping of all experimental information in electronic lab notebooks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with biological sciences, toxicology, or a related field with at least 1 year of small animal handling experience.
• Experience with rodent handling and injections via the intraperitoneal (IP) and intracranial (IC) routes, intramuscular (IM), intravenous (IV), and subcutaneous (SQ) routes of administration, observations.
• Experience with rodent observations of physical signs, differentiating and understanding normal rodent behavior and behavior induced due to compound effects.
• Experience with gross examinations and necropsy.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and experience working in a GMP environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Experience working on Biologics Release Testing in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience with gross examinations and necropsy

Responsibilities

• Following GMP SOP procedures to prepare and execute small animal immunogenicity studies in various animal species.
• Hands-on execution of in vivo studies involving infection, monitoring viremia, monitoring immune response and necropsy.
• Proficiency in preparation and dosing of agents via multiple routes of administration (including IM, PO, IP, SC, IN, and IV).
• Evaluation and implementation of in vivo techniques and technologies.
• Detailed record keeping of all experimental information in electronic lab notebooks.

Benefits

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level