Associate Scientist

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The Associate Scientist will perform a wide variety of assays or tests required to characterize product or material safety. He/she will make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. He/she will maintain an understanding of technological principles and applications of the organization's services. He/she may perform a wide variety of routine tasks to provide required support for daily laboratory operations. Collect and process sample collections. (e.g. blood, urine) Perform necropsy on mice, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits and collect samples as required by study protocol. Responsible for having a broad working knowledge of lab policies and assays Conducts pre-designed assays using basic laboratory techniques and skills Independently conducts assigned test procedures within constraints of lab scheduling Follow SOPs and relevant compliance regulations in regards to safety procedures, documentation, and scientific responsibility Independently analyzes data and interprets results Advise supervisor of factors that may affect quality and usefulness of data Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment Maintains thorough records as well as peer review of assay batch records Assists in training new staff members in performance of routine lab tasks Use and maintain scientific equipment, instrumentation and computer systems Demonstrate consistently good communication and interpersonal skills with employees, management, and clients (where applicable) Performs general lab maintenance including the documentation of monthly equipment maintenance as well as routine cleaning and decontamination of laboratory equipment as needed. Make detailed observations and document findings in necropsy data as required. Document timely, accurate, legible in study data or as applicable. Collect and accurately document organ weights for MamTox studies. Set up for sample collection, necropsy, and histology tissue sample collection Set up study folders/books for necropsies, histology sample collection and processing Understand and be proficient in the use of different Computer programs (Word, Excel, Provantis) Process samples, inventory, ship and archive samples as needed. Advise supervisor or designee of any deviations and factors that may affect quality, accuracy and usefulness of the data. Communicate with both Supervisor and Study Director Conduct pre-designed scientific studies using laboratory equipment and calculations to include such tasks as: Randomization, allocation and collection of data using a data capture system. Make cage cards and all necessary labels using Microsoft Word and Excel. Will become technically competent (with training and guidance) in the following routes of administration: Oral gavage, Intravenous (IV), Intraperitoneal (IP) and Subcutaneous (SQ). Regards, Indu Clinical Recruiter 732-844-8725 indu @irionline.com

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