Senior Lab Animal Technician Job at Corteva, Newark, DE

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  • Corteva
  • Newark, DE

Job Description

Description

Who are we, and what do we do?
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind. Corteva Agriscience is seeking an experienced Senior Lab Animal Technician/Associate Scientist for our ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion) Team at our Mammalian Toxicology Center located in Newark, Delaware. The successful candidate will work in an AAALAC-accredited facility to perform in vivo rodent experiments to characterize the ADME properties of new crop protection chemicals.This individual will work with and under the guidance of colleagues in a team environment. What You'll Do:
  • Serve as primary technician on rodent pharmacokinetic and material balance studies.
  • Humane care to laboratory rodents; careful handling/restraint of animals.
  • Conduct in vivo experiments in rats and mice, including animal handling, clinical observations, and the collection of biological samples (excreta, whole blood, bile, and tissues).
  • Perform dose administration procedures in rats and mice by multiple routes (PO, IV).
  • Capture and collect electronic data in a metabolism laboratory information management system (Debra™) and maintain study notebooks.
  • Collecting, recording, documenting, and reporting results with a high degree of accuracy and precision in a timely manner.
  • Solubilize or homogenize tissues and excreta for sample analysis.
  • Operate various instruments including balances, pipettes, liquid scintillation counters and sample oxidizers.
  • Understanding and following all relevant protocols, SOPs, GLPs, and safety guidelines.
  • Learning and refining new laboratory skills and techniques.
  • Work with radiolabeled test materials (Carbon-14)
Qualifications

What Skills You Need:
  • A.S. or B.S. degree in animal science, biology, or related science field with at least 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Experience in the humane handling of laboratory rodents for dosing, sampling and observation.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to understand and perform basic wet chemistry calculations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn other software/validated systems.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work weekend, holiday, and/or extended hours on a rotating schedule.
  • Work/Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role
What makes you stand out:
  • Experience working in a GLP environment, preferably in industry or CRO.
  • Familiarity with AAALAC and Animal Welfare Act regulations and guidelines.
Benefits - How We'll Support You:
  • Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
  • Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
  • Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
  • Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
  • Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
  • Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
  • Learn more about our total rewards package here -Corteva Benefits
  • Check out life at Corteva!
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

#GrowWhatMatters

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. Corteva provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@corteva.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

  • For US Applicants: See the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' poster

To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Corteva

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