Research Associate

Research Associate

Description

Follow SOPs and Protocols to perform procedures on study and stock animals, including, but not limited to: clinical observations, feed monitoring, body weights, urine collection, blood draws (all routes), administration of treatments/test materials (all routes), euthanasia, catheter placement, injectable sedation/anesthesia, enrichment

Follow written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), protocols, daily schedules

Record, enter and review raw data: study and facility

Operate selected laboratory equipment (i.e., glucometer, infusion pump, digital thermometer, balace)

Maintain general cleanliness and organization of work areas

Monitor and report study changes to study director and all appropriate personnel

Review and provide input on the creation and revision of SOPs

Cross training in other departments available

Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, required; BA/BS in a scientific discipline preferred

Experience working in research or a regulated environment preferred

Intermediate computer experience including Microsoft Office suite, Project, Info Path and Access

Readily adapts to new software

English proficiency required to read and interpret documents such as industry specific documents, write routine reports and correspondence

Basic math skills as they apply to interpreting scientific data

Solid reasoning abilities

Work cross functionally on process improvements

Demonstrates attention to detail while multi-tasking

Maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment

Able to manage change

Readily adapts to new projects

Positive attitude toward work and co-workers

Comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees

Identify and resolve problems as they are encountered

Practical problem solving skills when deal with a variety of concrete variables

Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.