Toxicology Associate Scientist

Job Title: Toxicology Associate ScientistJob Location: Newark, DE 19711Job Type: 12 months Contract Shift: 1st Shift (06:00a - 2:30p)Note- Candidates must have 2-5 yrs experience: Laboratory w/ rodent animal handling experienceJob ResponsibilityHumane care to laboratory rodents; careful handling/restraint of animals Test substance administration by various routes (e.g. diet, gavage, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, etc.) Body Weight, Food Consumption, holding for eye exams, other measurements and collection of biological samples as needed Blood (tail vein) and urine collection, clinical observations, and other in-life study functions Data collection manually and electronically (experience with Provantis Integrated Preclinical Software a plus) Collecting, recording, documenting and reporting results with a high degree of accuracy and precision in a timely manner Maintaining study data and related information in study files Communicating effectively with Study Directors, peers, supervisors, and attending veterinarian Understanding and following all relevant protocols, SOPs, GLPs, and safety guidelines Learning and refining new laboratory skills and techniques Assisting other technicians and completing other tasks as assigned Requirements B.S. degree in animal science, biology or related science field with 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn other software/validated systems Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, an attention to detail, and commitment to quality Ability to work safely under specific time constraints, prioritize workload, use time productively, and work well independently or in a team setting Physical Demands Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to 50 pounds. This includes work materials, equipment, animal cage racking systems, and/or transporting equipment on wheels. Must be able to perform procedures which require talking, hearing, standing, or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer database(s), using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing personal safety equipment (PPE) and/or OSHA standards. Must be able to frequently hold rodent species firmly while utilizing fine motor skills. Work Environment Most of the tasks required for this position will be conducting in a secured and locked animal vivarium. When entering the vivarium individuals must wear safety glasses with side shields, laboratory coats or scrubs, and shoe coverings. The use of a respirator (usually a particulate filtering mask) is required in areas/rooms where research animals are being housed or handled. Please note: If the employee had visited another animal facility on the same day as work, has had contact with companion-/pet-/wild-rodents, or had contact with snakes/reptiles/birds of prey that are fed rodents, the employee must shower and have a complete change of clothing prior to entering vivarium. Employees will be working individually and/or in groups in small animal housing rooms, examination rooms, or special purpose procedures rooms. Work in a research environment, which requires the use of sharp objects (e.g. needles) and working around mechanical parts such as rodent caging systems, watering systems, cage washing systems. Working with or near known or unknown toxic chemicals and/or biological hazards. The employee will work regularly with live animals requiring the use of appropriate PPE to prevent exposure to allergens, biohazards, and/or test material hazards.