Research and Development:
Glasswasher
A glasswasher is responsible for washing
and drying glassware and distributing it to appropriate locations within
the laboratories. He or she maintains
the glass-washing facility, keeping it clean and swept, and picks
up dirty glassware. He or she may sterilize glassware and other items
using an autoclave. A glasswasher performs routine maintenance of
glass-washing
equipment and performs other related duties as required
Approximate
Salary Range: $22,000-$29,000
Animal Technician
Animal technicians are responsible
for the daily care of research animals for experimental purposes. They
also coordinate with vendors and supervisors
on operational, administrative, and technical responsibilities. They
assist with surgery and postoperative care as directed and are responsible
for overseeing procurement of animals and supplies, preventive maintenance
of facility equipment, cleaning of animal cages and racks, daily
rounds, and observation to check animal health status. They may also
maintain
records to comply with regulatory requirements.
Approximate Salary Range: $28,500 - 32,900
Lab Assistant
Although this position usually requires
an A.S., a high school graduate with related work experience may
qualify. A Lab Assistant performs
a variety of research/laboratory tasks and experiments under general
supervision. Works on assignments that are moderately complex and
where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine
recommendations.
Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory levels of laboratory
supplies. May make detailed observations, analyze data and interpret
results,
write experimental reports, summaries and protocols. May be responsible
for limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments and assisting
in training of entry-level employees.
Approximate Salary Range: $24,000
- $33,000
Clinical Research:
Clinical Research Administrator
A clinical research
administrator is responsible for clinical data entry and validation
to ensure legibility, completeness, and consistency
of data. He or she assists users with requests for clinical documents
and is responsible for working with physicians and/or their staff
to clarify any questionable information. He or she may be responsible
for auditing internal patient files and studies and for assisting
with
the development and evaluation of clinical record documents.
A clinical
research administrator, at the entry level, typically develops internal
record keeping system(s), including maintaining
and auditing
data and providing status and activity reports as required.
The job
requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum
of 0 to 2 years'
related experience.
Animal Handler
An animal handler is responsible for the daily care
of research animals for experimental purposes. He or she cleans
animal cages and racks,
maintains records to comply with regulatory requirements and standard
operating
procedures, and performs preventive maintenance on facility equipment.
The incumbent may also perform animal observation, grooming, and
minor clinical tasks.
An animal handler position requires a high
school diploma
or equivalent experience with a scientific background. A minimum
of 0 to 2 years' relevant laboratory experience is also expected.
Approximate Salary Range - $17,700 - 30,600
Animal Technician
Animal technicians are responsible
for the daily care of research animals for experimental purposes. They
also coordinate with vendors and supervisors
on operational, administrative, and technical responsibilities. They
perform some surgery and postoperative care as directed and are responsible
for overseeing procurement of animals and supplies, preventive maintenance
of facility equipment, cleaning of animal cages and racks, daily
rounds, and observation to check animal health status. They develop standard
operating procedures and maintain records to comply with regulatory
requirements.
An entry-level animal technician job requires a high
school diploma or equivalent experience with a scientific background
and a minimum of 0 to 2 years' related laboratory experience.
Quality Control and Manufacturing:
Assay Analyst
An assay analyst is responsible for culturing
cells and performing assays and tests on tissue and cell cultures following
standard protocols.
He or she prepares glassware, reagents and media for cell culture
use. He or she also performs, prepares and maintains tissues and cell
cultures
and maintains records required by good manufacturing procedures.
An assay analyst also participates in the modification of assay procedures
for routine implementation.
The position requires a high school diploma
or equivalent and a minimum of 0 to 2 years' related experience.
Documentation Coordinator
A documentation coordinator
provides clerical and administrative support related to a company's
documentation system requirements. He or she
audits all documentation manuals to ensure that they are accurate
and up-to-date and available to appropriate personnel. A documentation
coordinator also files and retrieves all master documents.
The position
requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 0
to 2 years' related experience.
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