Associate Specialist- Waltham (Animal Sciences & Technologies)

Job Description

Associate Specialist - Waltham (Animal Sciences & Technologies

Are you driven by a passion for science and eager to contribute to a company that transforms ideas into life-changing medicines? AstraZeneca might be the perfect fit for you! We are seeking an Associate Specialist to join our Animal Sciences and Technologies team in Waltham. Our focus is on meeting the unmet needs of patients worldwide, fostering a workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. If you're quick to act, confident in leadership, ready to collaborate, and curious about the potential of science, we want you on our team!

Accountabilities:
As an Associate Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of the Waltham vivarium. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing routine facility operations tasks and daily animal husbandry tasks for the rodent colony.
• Identifying and reporting any abnormal findings while maintaining high standards of animal care and welfare.
• Documenting daily tasks and communicating progress to the manager.
• Processing dirty cages for sanitation and preparing clean cages for new animals.
• Operating cage washing equipment and other cleaning and sanitizing tools.
• Using sanitization and sterilization equipment.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of animal rooms, halls, and support spaces.
• Assisting in daily general recordkeeping and specialized monitoring or surveillance of rooms.
• Preparing special diets or medications according to protocols and delivering them to therapy areas.
• Receiving animals from suppliers and identifying them as instructed.
• Actively participating in annual goal setting and self-evaluation processes with the manager.
• Staying informed about advances in laboratory animal science through continued professional development.
• Ensuring work is performed in accordance with Safety, Health and Environment standards, including Good Laboratory Standards.
• Working flexibly across different areas and providing weekend and out-of-hours support.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 0-4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with animals in a laboratory setting is a plus.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work with infectious agents, hazardous materials, and radioactive materials.
• Ability to work flexibly across different areas and participate in provision of weekend and out-of-hours support.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Some experience troubleshooting equipment in animal vivariums or similar settings.
• Basic experience in using technology to improve efficiencies.
• Familiarity with quality assurance, inventory control, and sanitation procedures.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can thrive amidst uncertainty and ambiguity. We embrace change as a constant, taking calculated risks to deliver new medicines to patients. Our supportive yet challenging approach fosters continuous improvement, encouraging bold decisions that can transform lives. With a commitment to collaboration, we leverage diverse perspectives to maximize impact, ensuring our work is recognized both internally and externally. AstraZeneca invests in technology and provides countless learning opportunities across global Therapy Areas, allowing you to make a profound impact on society through meaningful research.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of medicine!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.