Study Technician -Toxicology

Covance Inc.Great service, exceptional growth!

As a billion dollar company with widespread global reach, Covance's ability to offer integrated drug development services is unsurpassed. Covance has achieved impressive growth by fostering a work environment that encourages, develops and leverages our team?s capabilities. Covance is committed to that mission - to cultivate the varied skills, cultures, ideas and experiences of every employee around the globe. There is no better time to join us!


Covance Study Technicians perform an important role in bringing the miracles of medicine to market sooner. Covance offers a great environment in which to build your career - while making a difference in the lives of millions.As a Study Technician at Covance, you will collect, document, and manage pertinent data including animal observations, test material administration, and clinical sample collection in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines. You will also monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Health and Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Learns how to determine and document clinical observations, body weight data, food consumption data environmental data, and other data on the appropriate data collection system (or by hand when necessary).
Learns how to interpret a protocol.
Learns study management, data organization, QA audit response, internal and external client communication skills, and quality check procedures.
Learns how to ensure that a study is conducted according to protocol, SOPs and government regulations.
Learns how to perform basic dosing techniques. Maintains animal rooms and equipment in compliance with GLP and AAALAC requirements. Learns commonly used clinical sampling techniques. Learns how to process and package biological samples for shipment to client.
Recognizes deviations from expected results and takes appropriate action.
Recommends modifications in test methods or procedures. Able to adapt techniques to new procedures or particular needs as directed.
Effectively schedules multiple assignments.
Maintains well documented laboratory records according to GLPs.
Reviews own data and identifies potential problems. May train and instruct less experienced staff.

Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Life Sciences, Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology, or Associate degree in Veterinary Technology with 0-2 years of related experience. A minimum of 1 year experience at the Animal Tech level while employed at Covance, or a minimum of two years of related experience may be substituted for education requirementsAbility to accurately read, record, and communicate information.
Must be able to work with and tolerate laboratory animals.
AALAS certification at Laboratory Animal Technician level desirable.


SPECIAL FACTORS:
Overtime and weekend work as required.At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. Covance is well-positioned for continued growth!
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Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. (M/F/D/V). Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us.
REQUIREMENTS
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