Research Assistant Rodent Parasitology
BI ID# 26598731
Athens, GA- ON SITE
12 month W2 contract (with potential to extend or transition to perm)
Pay rate: $25-30/hour – Depending on Education and Experience

Summary:

Provide laboratory support to enable rodent model screening processes and meet Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health’s Discovery needs. The incumbent will assist day to day operations for internal drug screening and insect rearing activities.

Some of the Your Responsibilities:

• Contribute to daily operations support of rodent model screening laboratory, including but not limited to treatment preparation, consumables stocking, and assay execution
• Work closely with the other Scientists within the rodent Parasitology group to contribute to in vitro drug screening activities.
• Initiate and complete tasks in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to study management workflows.
• Support routine parasite maintenance, infestation and husbandry activities.
• Perform all activities in compliance with safety protocols, legislative expectations of regulatory agencies, as well as internal standards of Good Scientific Practice.
• Learn basic operation of MS software and equipment, leading to occasional independent operation with minimal support from other scientists

Skills or Requirements:

• Experience in in-vitro parasite/insect culture and rodent handling.
• Experience with microscopy.
• Ability to perform activities using aseptic technique
• Track record of reliable working attitude and meticulous laboratory work execution.
• Developed communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills allowing effective interaction within the team.
• Experience in whole organism or other screening in a research company or academic institution.
• Some experience with lab animals.
• Basic statistical analysis skills.

Education/Experience:

• BSc or equivalent/comparable qualification from an accredited institution in biological sciences with at least one (1) year of relevant experience.

What’s In It For You?

We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant’s experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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