Lab Assistant - R&D Comparative Medicine

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Job Description
LAB ASSISTANT - R&D COMPARATIVE MEDICINE
Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Lab Assistant - R&D Comparative Medicine in our Cambridge office.
At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
OBJECTIVE:

• Provide quality husbandry and animal care including feeding, watering, cage changes, performing daily health observations of animals in rooms as assigned and administering treatments under the direction of the Veterinarian or designee.
• Responsible for general laboratory upkeep including operation of cage washers and autoclaves, stocking of supplies, routine sanitization, and maintaining a clean, organized environment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Feeding, watering and daily health observations of animals in rooms as assigned.
• General facility upkeep, routine sanitization and stocking of supplies.
• Operation of cage washers and autoclaves.
• Maintenance of accurate documentation of work completed and animal related observations.
• Administration of prescribed medications under direction of the Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
• Transport of supplies and equipment between facilities.
• Weekend and holiday work is required on a rotating schedule. Responsible for own work, ensuring quality and meeting deadline.
• Responsible for assessing problems or issues that should be brought to the attention of the supervisor or manager.
• Provide technical support to investigators and their staff (e.g. injections, collection of biological samples, compound dosing, micro chipping etc.) as needed.
• Coaches and trains peers where appropriate.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Essential: A.S./B.S. or equivalent in a scientific field or animal experience in a veterinary clinic, zoo etc.; or HS diploma plus 3 or more years experience working with laboratory animals.
• AALAS certification at ALAT level preferred but not required
• Ability to lift 30lbs repeatedly and 50lbs short distances. Ability to push pull large equipment short distances. Ability to work on their feet for long periods of time

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Boston, MA
U.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$20.53 - $32.26
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
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Locations
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time