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Full Time – 40 Hours/Week - Must be able to start within one month

Perform routine preparation of vehicles and test article dosage solutions for use in toxicology studies with close supervision. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

· Prepare bulk vehicles and test article formulations utilizing various mixing methods and apparatus. 

· Prepare dosing aliquots and formulation samples for solutions, suspensions and dispensations under supervision. 

· Ensure accurate recording of test article and vehicles/reagents to maintain accountability and inventory. 

· Calibrate, operate and assist in maintenance of basic laboratory equipment. 

· Collect, record data and perform all tasks in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices Regulations (GLPs), study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

· Perform daily verification of formulation calculations and data quality control checks. 

· Perform study preparation activities including labelling aliquot and sample tubes, study book set-up and laboratory set-up/clean-up. 

· Assist with glassware washing and maintain cleanliness and general appearance of the Formulations Laboratory. 

· Perform other related duties as assigned 

The pay range for this position is $21.70/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

· Education: Bachelor’ degree (B.S.) preferred 

· Experience: Minimum of 0 to 1 years laboratory experience

· An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. 

· Certification/Licensure: Must have valid, state-issued, driver’s license. 

· Other: Must be detail-oriented and have good verbal and written communication skills. Must have good computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office software. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and lift.  
• Must be able to regularly wear safety equipment and clothing in compliance with OSHA regulations and company SOPs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to regularly measure and combine chemicals in order to prepare test article for use in the laboratory.
• Regularly record data by hand or on a computer terminal.
• Must be able to regularly stand approximately 6 to 8 hours a day.
• Must be able to regularly measure and combine chemicals in order to prepare test article for use in the laboratory.
• Must be able to regularly communicate with other personnel and sponsors regarding all aspects of the day to day operations of the Formulations Laboratory.

•    Must be able to regularly read and follow Standard Operating Procedures.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General research laboratory working conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

•    Works with or near caustic chemicals and with chemical compounds with unknown levels of toxicity.