Inotiv
drug discovery and development
ResearchAssociate
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“Research Associate at Inotiv. Skills: laboratory operations, research laboratory experience. Support the overall laboratory operations for both the In Vivo and In Vitro teams. Set up, label, and/or organize sample collection materials”
What You'll Achieve.
Results Driven: Internal drive toward action to efficiently, timely, and accurately achieve results; Sets high but achievable standards for self and others; Seeks opportunities to improve process and outcomes; Constantly reviews performance to identify areas to develop; Customer Focus: Identifies, prioritizes and anticipates customer needs and delivers relevant, value-add, solutions to meet and exceed them; Efficient: Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness; Identifies what needs to be done and does it before being asked or before the situation requires it; Able to work things out without having to be shown too often; Seeks opportunities to contribute appropriately without direction; Organization and Time Management: Plans and prioritizes work, manages time appropriately to meet deadlines, follows up with others to ensure one’s own work and commitments are completed on time, deals with pressure and deadlines through good planning
Industry & Context.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Able to identify and separate out the key components of problems and situations; Able to manipulate and interpret information from a range of sources to spot patterns and trends in information and to deduce cause and effect from this; Can generate a range of creative solutions, evaluate, and choose the most appropriate option
Position is predominantly a laboratory-based position, Some work will require PPE (personal protective equipment), Must be able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time, Must be able to perform all physical aspects required of position including periodic lifting items up to 30 lbs. and moving racks or large items on wheels
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or GED, Effective communication and collaboration skills, High attention to detail, Familiarity with Excel and other computer programs
Nice to Have
0-3 years of research laboratory experience, Bachelor’s in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
What You'll Do.
Support the overall laboratory operations for both the In Vivo and In Vitro teams
and/or organize sample collection materials
Store and organize lab supplies upon delivery
Sonicate gavage needles daily
Perform weekly scale validation
and plate washer maintenance as scheduled
Load/unload lab dishwasher as needed
Transfer tissues from fixative to storage solution
Assist with freezer and compound inventory
Assist with cryopowdering and weighing of tissues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Actively supports and contributes to the success of the team; Actively encourages and practices collaboration and cooperation on the team; Shares information and supports other team members; Can get things done with and through others and set realistic objectives; Seeks opportunities to develop others
Communication Scope
Effective communication and collaboration skills; Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally; Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and articulately both in oral and written form; Uses appropriate language, style and methods depending on audience and the purpose of communication; Able to convey complex information clearly; Anticipates the information that others will need; Expresses ideas effectively; Practices attentive and active listening
Full Job Description
**Job Summary** This position will support the overall laboratory operations for both the In Vivo and In Vitro teams in Westminster, CO. **Key Accountabilities** * Set up, label, and/or organize sample collection materials * Store and organize lab supplies upon delivery * Sonicate gavage needles daily * Perform weekly scale validation * Perform autoclave, Advia, and plate washer maintenance as scheduled * Load/unload lab dishwasher as needed * Transfer tissues from fixative to storage solution * Assist with freezer and compound inventory * Assist with cryopowdering and weighing of tissues * Other duties may be assigned **Minimum Qualifications:** * High school diploma or GED * Effective communication and collaboration skills. * High attention to detail. * Familiarity with Excel and other computer programs **Preferred Qualifications:** * 0-3 years of research laboratory experience. * Bachelor’s in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline **Working Conditions:** * Position is predominantly a laboratory-based position * Some work will require PPE (personal protective equipment) * Must be able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time * Must be able to perform all physical aspects required of position including periodic lifting items up to 30 lbs. and moving racks or large items on wheels * Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally * Microsoft Word and Excel **Critical Success Factors** * Results Driven: Internal drive toward action to efficiently, timely, and accurately achieve results. Sets high but achievable standards for self and others. Seeks opportunities to improve process and outcomes. Constantly reviews performance to identify areas to develop. * Customer Focus: Identifies, prioritizes and anticipates customer needs and delivers relevant, value-add, solutions to meet and exceed them. * Efficient: Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness. Identifies what needs to be done and does it before
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