Research Associate

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Prestige Hospital System
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Job Details

Job Details:
Are you passionate about animal health and welfare? Do you have a knack for research and a keen interest in the healthcare industry? We are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Consulting Research Associate. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare research, working with a team of professionals dedicated to improving animal health and welfare within the Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC).

Responsibilities:
As a Consulting Research Associate, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Conducting animal health surveillance for rodents and other species as assigned.
• Communicating lab and health information to researchers.
• Supporting website function and drafting SOP's.
• Providing training to Lab or LARC staff.
• Participating in rodent sentinel health or similar programs.
• Performing necropsy techniques and other diagnostic or clinical diagnostic techniques.
• Assisting LARC's animal health and rodent health programs and supporting LARC veterinarians and UCSF research projects.
• Performing administrative tasks as needed by LARC.

Qualifications:
To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A bachelor's degree (required).
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience running anesthesia (preferred).
• Excellent organizational, computer and technical skills for database management, file maintenance, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Valid California Driver's license and participation in the California DMV's Pull Notice System.
• Ability to review data, research protocols, or other written documents and provide guidance or training to research group or LARC units.
• Working knowledge of regulations and animal welfare requirements.

This role requires the ability to lift 30 pounds; standing, walking, bending, and stooping at regular intervals, and working with animals of various sizes for periods of up to 4-5 hours.

Please note: Due to disease-contamination risks, candidates cannot keep rodents as pets at home while working in this position.

If you are passionate about animal health, have a strong research background, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you.

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