Under limited supervision, this position in the Local Delivery Safety Translational Sciences (LDSTS) department is responsible for the technical support of in vivo studies in accordance with study protocols, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), IACUC and departmental guidelines. The position requires basic understanding of pre-clinical toxicology and pharmacokinetic study conduct in addition to knowledge of regulatory and animal welfare requirements. In collaboration with the Study Director and other relevant personnel, the incumbent will manage all technical aspects of study conduct and will generate high quality data for assigned studies.

The incumbent will also support implementation of process improvements with respect to study execution and departmental capabilities and when qualified will be responsible for training technical staff on new in vivo procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for IVS studies with minimal supervision.
• Acts as Study Coordinator for assigned studies and assists Study Director with protocol setup.
• Prepares study calendar and notebook, generates data sheets, ensures study supplies are available, prepares test article formulation and handling records.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in general in vivo procedures such as dosing, sample collection, and clinical observations of rodent and non-rodent species
• Proficient in the use of department automated data collection.
• Participates in training personnel in various experimental procedures and proper equipment operation
• Provides assistance for short or long-term assignments in support of department functions that may include administrative or clerical duties, report writing support, inventory, equipment maintenance, etc.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skill in general animal dosing and sample collection procedures.
• Learns new techniques and concepts by reading journals, attending meetings and lectures and participating in available training and certification programs.