Technical Associate

Job description

Job Summary: An Animal Research Technician working with the Biocontainment Livestock Team and supporting a Biocontainment and BioPharma Research environment at the Zoetis Richland, Michigan site. Primary species of responsibility are cattle and swine but may also include small ruminants. Must properly use and maintain all necessary equipment and follow proper techniques as determined by departmental SOPs and institutional Policies. Responsibilities: Qualifications: - Perform all phases of animal experiments associated with the discovery and/or development of animal health products. - Sets up and performs a variety of animal activities, including husbandry, sample collection, processing analysis, data handling, record keeping, and laboratory and instrument maintenance in accordance with applicable Animal Welfare and GXP policies. - Carries out duties according to protocol and applicable SOPs. Assist with all aspects of study execution including but not limited to: in-vivo study protocol review; animal procurement; biological sample collection and data collection in accordance with regulatory requirements. - Clean and disinfect penning and rooms. - Utilizes knowledge of how functiona...