Associate Scientist II, Animal Care & Research Support (1 of 2)

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Spring House
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for Associate Scientist II, Animal Care & Research Support to join our team in Spring House, PA.At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.\rThe primary responsibility of the Associate Scientist II is to provide in vivo research support, animal care and scientific collaboration. The Associate Scientist II is expected to strive for excellence in all aspects of the profession of laboratory animal science and maintain the highest standards. The Associate Scientist is stakeholder-focused and delivers results through both individual contribution and collaboration. The Associate Scientist II will ensure compliance with all applicable animal welfare regulations and guidelines, the Guide for the Use and Care of Laboratory Animals and internal standards.Key Responsibilities:

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• Support a Culture of Care that exemplifies the highest standards in laboratory animal welfare.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to animal welfare and the 3Rs, including providing animal care and research support in compliance with internal and external regulations and animal welfare standards.
• Provide quality animal care to animals, including providing food and water, and provides support with enrichment and socialization activities.
• On the floor oversight and delivery of complex husbandry for models requiring additional clinical observations, communication, and special care.
• Observe, record, and report animal observations. Communicate clearly and promptly with veterinary staff and research investigators regarding the health and well-being of animals.
• Provide routine clinical treatments as directed by veterinarians
• Support research efforts by performing in vivo and limited in vitro/ex vivo technical procedures such as routine dosing and sample collection, surgical manipulation, necropsy, and behavioral assays.
• Accurate and timely data collection, entry, and support of analysis in various software databases used on site.
• May assist with the development, validation, and translation of induced (surgically manipulated, compound-administered, or other) models to/for investigatory staff.
• Quality control and management of all procedures performed including the preparation and review of study materials to be archived.
• Partnering to refine techniques and models with the 3Rs as guiding principles.
• May assist with the development of new, innovative operational practices, supporting alignment with global thinking, standard methodologies, and refined techniques.
• Provides input and troubleshoots scientific experiments, analyses/tasks and recommends modifications to existing systems, processes, or techniques for improvement.
• Operates laboratory equipment and analytical and other instruments; and ensures its proper operation and maintenance.
• Provides husbandry training, may provide technical training and may participate in proficiency assessments.
• Maintain compliance with all training requirements, departmental SOPs, applicable animal welfare guidelines and internal compliance regulations.
• Adhere to company and departmental safety and occupational health policies and procedures while demonstrating proficiency in safety protocols, including wearing proper personal protective equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical activities such as pushing and pulling racks, lifting bags of feed and bedding, reaching, stooping, and bending. The ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds is required.
• Works under direct supervision with minimal autonomy.
• Written and oral communication skills, teamwork with personnel within and outside the facility and follow-through on all correspondence.
• Applicable vaccinations may be required for entry and work within specific laboratory and vivarium spaces.
• This position requires the ability to work full-time hours at the designated location.
• Works weekends and holidays as assigned.\r\r

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