Research Associate, Pre-Clinical Technologist 2

Position Title: Research Associate, Pre-Clinical Technologist 2

Department: 9010|NIRC Administration

Responsibilities:

The Research Associate, Pre-Clinical Technologist 2, worksin conjunction with the Research Coordinator to support and oversee researchassignments in nonhuman primate (NHP) biomedical studies. This positioninvolves coordinating and supervising the work of research associates,pre-clinical technologists, and laboratory technicians to ensure compliancewith study protocols. The employee will contribute to training, documentation,planning, and facilitation of both basic and applied research, while applying advancedknowledge and professional judgment to ensure the welfare of study animals andthe integrity of research outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
-Assist in the planning, directing, and coordinating of research assignments inconjunction with the Research Coordinator.
-Supervise and instruct research associates, pre-clinical technologists, andlaboratory technicians engaged in research projects to ensure adherence tostudy protocols.
-Contribute to personnel training and maintain accurate research documentation.
-Perform and document scheduled tasks in compliance with PHS-funded researchprotocols, university research projects, and pharmaceutical/biotechnologicalsponsor requirements.
-Utilize advanced knowledge to perform diversified dose administration, samplecollections, and test system observations to assess the effects of testarticles.
-Develop protocol-specific forms and ensure studies are conducted usingconsistent practices aligned with protocols, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
-Make informed, independent decisions in assessing NHP living environments andbehaviors during nonclinical biomedical studies.
-Communicate effectively with husbandry, veterinary, and behavioral personnelto ensure study subjects' needs are met.
-Troubleshoot procedures and document/report abnormalities, including adverseresponses, behavioral variances, and signs of illness or distress.
-Acclimate NHPs for alert dosing and sample collection using primaterestrainer systems.
-Operate specialized equipment, perform preventative maintenance, calibrate asneeded, and record data accurately.
-Adapt to various study environments and biosafety levels while followingbiosafety, bloodborne pathogen, and exposure control protocols.
-Perform all tasks in a manner that minimizes risk of cross-contamination ofstudy areas, test articles, and subjects.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree or related field with scientific emphasis
- 5 years' experience in a contract research setting, assisting in conduct ofresearch protocols may be substituted for the degree
- 4 years' experience in a research facility and/or veterinary/animal carefacility as a lead worker, supervisor, and project lead (or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications:
- AALAS Technician certification (or equivalent)

Skills, Abilities, Etc.:
- Advance knowledge in a field of science to independently conduct protocolmandated research procedures in nonhuman primate animal studies in anAAALAC-accredited facility.

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