Preclinical Research Lab Associate – Auxvasse, Missouri

The Pre-Clinical Research Associate will conduct technical procedures, handle animals, operate laboratory equipment, and collect specimens and data from laboratory animals (including mice, rats, rabbits, canines, non-human primates, etc.) in accordance with protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), while ensuring compliance with GLP standards. This role also involves supporting study supervisors and study directors by assisting with sample and data collection for research studies.

Responsibilities:

• Follow SOPs and Protocols to perform procedures on study and stock animals, including, but not limited to: clinical observations, food consumptions, body weights, urine collection, administering injectable anesthesia, mating procedures, blood draws (all routes), dose administration (all routes), euthanasia, catheter placement, restraint, enrichment, feeding and food removal

• Follow written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), protocols, daily schedules

• Record, enter and review raw data, study and facility

• Set up for procedures and maintains ancillaries on study animals

• Operate selected laboratory equipment (i.e., glucometer, Harvard pump, digital thermometer)

• Monitor and report changes in animal behavior or health, and problems with animal rooms (e.g., caging, lights, and temperature) to all appropriate personnel

• Maintain general cleanliness and organization of work areas

• Monitor and report study changes to study director and all appropriate personnel

• Review and provide input on the creation and revision of SOPs relating to animals, technical procedures and facility issues

• Perform husbandry duties

• Cross training in other departments available

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required; BA/BS in a scientific discipline preferred

• Experience working with animals in research or a regulated environment preferred

• ALAT certification preferred

• Intermediate computer experience including Microsoft Office suite, Project, Info Path and Access

• Readily adapts to new software

• English proficiency required to read and interpret documents such as industry specific documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

• Basic math skills as they apply to interpreting scientific data

• Solid reasoning abilities, Attention to detail, organized, communication skills

• Work cross functionally on process improvements with a positive attitude

• Readily adapts to new projects and ability to identify and resolve problems as they are encountered

Details:

• Direct Hire

• First Shift

• $20/hr to start with Benefits, Paid Time off, and 401(k) with employer match

• Annual performance reviews and training programs

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.