Technical Associate
Zoetis
Full-time
Remote friendly (Kalamazoo, MI)
United States
Operations
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Role Summary
Technical Associate responsible for providing support in a research environment at the Kalamazoo and/or Richland site(s). Maintains equipment and follows departmental SOPs and Institutional Policies. Focuses on sanitation and facility support to maintain a clean, safe research environment and uphold regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Transport of supplies and samples between buildings and labs as needed.
- Transport of animals as needed.
- Coordinate facility maintenance and ensure buildings/rooms are suitable for animal receipt, including routine calibration and maintenance of study support equipment (including computer decontamination).
- Inspect storage rooms and Vivarium spaces for expired products, ensure proper signage and stocking, and take corrective action or report to managers.
- Operate equipment such as powered lift trucks, farm vehicles, and powered animal handling equipment as needed.
- Identify and implement process improvements and share knowledge with others in the work group.
- Weekend work may be required based on schedule needs.
- Manage time effectively and minimize distractions while completing daily tasks.
- Set up and disassemble penning for various species.
- Sanitation/disinfection of rooms and accessories.
- Environmental monitoring tasks, e.g., water sample testing.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, and adaptability; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects
- Demonstrated math and reading comprehension
Desirable attributes
- Previous experience in an in vivo research setting
- Experience with infectious disease models in biocontainment or biopharma facility
- Basic computer skills including internet navigation and email
Physical Position Requirements
- Ability to lift 50 lbs routinely
- Weekend and holiday work on rotation as needed
- Frequent twisting and bending throughout the day
- Ability to start work as early as schedule requires
- Required use of PPE and high level of personal hygiene at work