Job Description

Job Title: Research Support Technician

Location: Durham, NC 27703

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Payrate:$ $20.00-26.00/ Hourly/ W2

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses in ever better ways. Building on more than 65 years of experience, it deliver quality medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products, complemented by biodevices, genetic tests and precision livestock farming.

Job Description:

• Support for on-site, field-testing and assay execution for applied science activities under the direction of the Project lead.
• This includes but is not limited to test preparation, test participation, and test cleanup.
• Data collection, organization, and reporting: Record, calculate and maintain detailed records of experimental data in accordance with GLP or GCP.
• Basic computer and application skills: Have a basic understanding and the ability to use Microsoft Suite including MS Office, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS SharePoint, and MS Outlook.
• At times candidate will work in a fast-paced environment that may involve multiple projects and/or tasks that requires enthusiasm and adaptability.
• At times candidate will work in a slow-paced environment that may require the ability to take initiative and have self-motivation.
• Work efficiently in both independent as well as team settings.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in animal handling and/or with animal models.
• Experience and success with multiple veterinary procedures in a research environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a complex, multiple variable, applied science environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Good communication skills to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Endure long periods of sitting, standing, walking and/or repetitive motions.
• Ability to travel within state.
• Ability to work non-standard working hours (e.g., early morning or late-night work) with a potential for overnight work.

Qualifications:

• Recent graduate with a degree in BS Poultry Science or Animal Science OR a student currently pursuing BS Poultry Science or Animal Science.
• Between 30-40 hours per week with a flexible schedule to accommodate current students.
• Must have less than 2-years of experience.
• Ability to work at field locations under supervision.
• Familiarity with biological or chemistry laboratory procedures.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity

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