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Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Develop an understanding of and regularly utilize available information resources and systems (e.g., SOPs, policies, computer applications).
Assemble, set up, and operate any necessary experimental equipment.
Conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with established protocols/plans and with regulatory and laboratory requirements.
Document experimental data in technical notebooks or approved electronic files including activities undertaken, existing conditions, observed results and variation from expected data patterns.
Record and prepare data for inclusion in project reports.
With guidance from scientific management, maintain a technical knowledge and understanding in his/her assigned area of responsibility.
Able to perform the following techniques:
Oral gavage in rodents
IV, SQ, IP, IM injection techniques in rodents
Blood collection:
Tail vein in rodents
Orbital sinus in rodents
Cardiac in rodents
Necropsy and tissue collection
Ability to work in GLP environment
Rodent euthanasia via exsanguination preceded by administration of CO2 or anesthesia; cervical dislocation preceded by administration of CO2 or anesthesia; or, administration of CO2.
Interact with other personnel within the department, key support groups and the division, to develop a network of resources to facilitate completion of assignments.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education: B.S./B.A. degree in Biological Sciences or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Experience: Must have at least 2 years of previous laboratory animal research experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Certification/Licensure: Preferred but not required.

Other: Basic computer skills preferred.

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