Research Associate 1 - Surgical Services In-Life

Research Associate 1 - Surgical Services In-Life

Research Associate 1 - Surgical Services In-Life
Location: Headquarters (Mattawan)


Description

Research Associate 1 - Surgical Services In-Life
About MPI Research:
MPI Research, with global headquarters in Mattawan, Michigan, provides discovery, safety evaluation, bioanalytical, and analytical services to the biopharmaceutical, medical device, animal health, and chemical industries. Scientific knowledge and experience, integrity, trust, teamwork, and dedication to strong and enduring Sponsor relationships are the defining attributes that characterize MPI Research as a high-performance, high-quality organization that is committed to bringing safer and more effective products to the world. Learn more about how we can exceed your expectations at .
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible to provide humane care to all laboratory animals and to perform assigned technical and
administrative functions within the guidelines / requirements outlined in a protocol or appropriate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), thus producing sound, reliable data from which to evaluate the efficacy or toxicity of a test compound.

(Duties & Responsibilities – purpose of the function and result to be accomplished) include but are not limited to those listed:
· Performs basic husbandry functions daily (i.e., feeding / watering, monitoring health).
· Carefully handles animals to prevent injury to technician or animal.
· Administers test article daily via such routes as bolus intravenous injection, subcutaneous injection, oral gavage,
and intravenous infusion.
· Collects and documents data daily on an electronic data capture system or appropriate form(s).
· Performs functions used to evaluate the toxicity of the test article (i.e., electrocardiograms, blood pressure
measurements, detailed clinical observations, body weight measurements).
· Collects samples periodically (i.e., blood, feces, urine).
· Completes all assigned events in validated system, 100% of the time.
· Punctual and reliable attendance according to MPI Research company policy


Qualifications:
· HS / GED.
· BS in relevant field.
· Previous experience working with animals, preferred.
· Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
· Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions and including ability to learn a validated system.
· Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends,
extended shifts and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
· Ability to work under specific time constraints.


Benefits at a Glance:
· MPI Research provides the following competitive benefits:
· Three choices of medical coverage, including prescription drug and vision coverage
· Two choices of dental coverage
· Medical and dependent pre-tax flexible spending accounts
· Paid time off bank and holidays
· Retirement savings plan – 401K plan with company matching on employee contributions
· Short/Long term disability plans, voluntary life insurance, and company paid life insurance
· Tuition reimbursement program
· Employee assistance program
· Employees at MPI Research also are given the opportunity to participate in company-sponsored events, wellness programs, self-directed work teams and open communications programs such as the All Employee Survey.