Research Associate

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Research Associate. The primary responsibilities include conducting procedures on study and stock animals, such as clinical observations, administering injections, and collecting data. The role involves managing multiple studies and ensuring high levels of documentation and compliance with protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and Protocols to perform procedures on study and stock animals.
• Conduct clinical observations, food consumption tracking, and body weight measurements.
• Administer injectable anesthesia and conduct mating procedures, blood draws, and dose administration.
• Prepare and conduct procedures, such as blood collection and IV administration.
• Handle large and small molecule toxicology and pharmacology studies.
• Work with large animal teams, including primates and dogs.
• Document data and manage high-priority schedules under pressure.
• Opportunity to be the RA Lead on studies with a Study Manager.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• 6+ months of experience with animal handling.
• Experience in animal research or related settings, such as kennels or vet clinics.

Experience

• 6+ months of experience with animal handling in a relevant field.
• Experience with preclinical technical skills, such as blood collection and injections.

Skills

• Preclinical Technical Skills: Blood Collection Techniques, IV Administration, Injections
• Animal handling and restraint techniques.
• Excellent documentation and data collection skills.

Additional Requirements

• Training hours from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM during the first few months.
• Flexible shift times and the expectation to work at least one weekend day.
• Willingness to work overtime and maintain a flexible schedule.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with applicable laws, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their criminal histories.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

* As a job position within our Life Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk work environments (warehouse or industrial areas), high-risk/ high-error job duties that could result in life-threatening injury or death, operation of heavy-duty machinery, working with hazardous chemicals, exposure to other dangerous materials, such as drugs and sharp instruments. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.