Vivarium Operations Associate II - GEMs Support
Novartis
Summary
This role is an experienced and highly technical position responsible for supporting the breeding of Genetically Engineered Models by providing high quality & consistent animal care/husbandry, breeding service support and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards within a multi-building, multi-discipline research program.
Job description
Job Description Summary
This role is an experienced and highly technical position responsible for supporting the breeding of Genetically Engineered Models by providing high quality & consistent animal care/husbandry, breeding service support and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards within a multi-building, multi-discipline research program.
Key Responsibilities
- Principally responsible for daily, hands-on in vivo breeding support, including establishing and taking down mating pairs
- Perform ear and tail biopsies
- Apply and read animal identifications (both ear tag and tail tattoos)
- Enter animal data into database
- Print and edit cage cards
- Perform plug checks
- Perform supply requests
- Perform relocation requests
- Perform protocol transfer requests
- Wean pups
- Mouse euthanasia
- Ensure compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies, and guidelines
- Pursue continuous learning/professional development opportunities
- Proactively meet and exceed customer service expectations
- Gain certification and proficiency on all applicable technical skills
- Support peer/team development and performance
- Support Technical Services Management in maintaining compliance with internal and external regulatory agencies per the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Requirements
- Associate's degree in animal science or related field
- Minimum of one to two years' experience working in a laboratory animal facility performing breeding colony maintenance and husbandry
- Working knowledge of federal, state, local (Animal Welfare) laws and departmental SOPs
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and move heavy objects
- Must be able to work from a standing position for prolonged time periods and perform repetitive motion tasks
- Availability for weekend, holiday, and inclement weather coverage as needed
- ALAT Certification, or pursued after start (desirable)
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Performance-Based Cash Incentive
- Annual Equity Awards
- Vacation
- Personal Days
- Holidays
- Other Leaves
Company overview
Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. As an innovative medicines company, Novartis focuses on developing high-value treatments that address society's greatest disease burdens through technology leadership in research and development. The company operates across five core therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases; immunology; neuroscience; oncology; and hematology. With a workforce of approximately 75,883 employees worldwide, Novartis reaches nearly 300 million patients across 118 countries. The company leverages advanced technology platforms including targeted protein degradation, cell therapy, gene therapy, radioligand therapy, and xRNA to develop breakthrough treatments. Novartis maintains a strong portfolio of oncology drugs and generics while continuously expanding its pipeline through strategic acquisitions and internal research. The company's commitment extends beyond drug development to ensuring global access to medical innovations through novel access approaches and patient assistance programs.