Research Associate Ii

Inotiv is now hiring a Research Associate to join our team in Fort Collins. 

Corporate

• Follow SOPs and other applicable laboratory or company procedures
• Maintain confidential information consistent with Inotiv corporate policy
• Demonstrate Inotiv Core Value

General

• Interact with clients, other employees, and the community in a professional manner
• Support and participate in company initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Specific

• Enter all appropriate protocol details for in-life study into the (Provantis) data capture system
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) of the in-life data collection system (Provantis).  Duties may include: providing leadership with implementation/validation; acting as liaison between Document Specialists, Study Directors, and In-life group, and assisting with training of peers.
• Conduct Quality Control review of facility records, study documentation, and in-life reports (e.g., in-life forms, formulation sheets, study notebook, Provantis setup and reports) as assigned.
• Create and populate data tables and/or graphs to assist Study Directors in providing a consistently formatted, complete, and concise presentation of results as assigned.
• With minimal supervision, draft and review study protocols, amendments, and/or directives, as needed, for review and approval by the Study Director.
• Provide the details and status of protocols and reports, as well as reconciliation of projects, within Inotiv’s study management system.  A SRA II should be proficient in the use of the study management system and not require supervision for these activities.
• Assist the Study Director with coordinating and aligning departments (Facility Management, Histology Lab Manager and In-life Operations) regarding resource availability, scheduling, etc., prior to initiation of study activities and periodically during the project as needed.
• Assist with managing the conduct of study activities in compliance with the protocol, amendments/planned changes or SOPs.
• May assimilate study results in draft reports
• May contribute to project summaries or reports
• Assist the Study Director with assuring that study requirements resulting in use of methods other than those normally used are brought to the attention of staff and that staff are appropriately trained (e.g., generating the pre study checklist)
• May coordinate sample and/or test article transfer between Inotiv sites and outside parties (including form generation, log-in, sample receipt, and tracking)
• May assist at necropsy, as needed (e.g., weighing organs).
• May serve as the main study contact (point of contact) if the Study Director is out of the office.

Education and Experience

• B.S. in life sciences, with at least 3 years of direct laboratory animal experience, or
• M.S. in life sciences or related science with at least 1 year of direct laboratory animal experience, or equivalent combination of related education and required work experience will be considered with management approval.

Critical Success Factors

• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to use a computer to compile and maintain databases for records and inventory, utilizing the appropriate software.
• An attitude for quality, an eye for detail, the ability to follow written instructions and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Demonstrate an understanding of facility SOPs and Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (21CFR, Part 58) as they relate to study specific services provided, this job description and general facility operations
• A working knowledge and awareness of general laboratory procedures.
• Ability to use personal computer and various software programs.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.  The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level. This position pays $23.60-26.00/hr depending upon experience and qualifications. 

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity.  Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.  There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.  Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Inotiv has been named a 2023 Top Workplace!

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K participation with company match, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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