Description

About us

Champions Oncology is a technology-enabled research organization that leverages an end-to-end range of research and development solutions to improve the productivity of oncology drug development. Using computational and experimental testing platforms, Champions Oncology improves decision making for effective therapeutic development. Our team is passionate and self-motivated working together to accelerate the challenges of oncology drug development and ultimately improve patients’ lives around the world.

REPORTING LOCATION: Rockville, MD

Job Overview

Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Formulation Services Team. duties and responsibilites:

• Receive, distribute, and disposition test compounds, vehicles, and reagents.

• Formulate test compounds, vehicles, and reagents.

• Record study data within the laboratory information management system.

• Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.

• Perform general study preparation and organizational activities, including sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.

• Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• TEAM PLAYER. Actively and eagerly support leadership and colleagues.

• COACHABLE. Actively solicits feedback. Eager to improve.

• HONEST. Trustworthy. Demonstrates integrity.

• ADAPTABLE. Flexible and open to change. Eager early adopter.

• MOTIVATED. Driven. Proactive and takes the initiative.

• POSITIVE. Compassionate. Empathetic and understanding. Balanced.

• INNOVATIVE. Challenges the status quo. Eager problem solver.

• OPEN. Transparent and communicative. Candid.

• NICE. Kind and respectful. Sincere.

• Organized. Detail oriented.

• Process oriented. Eager to follow procedures.

• Strong computer skills.

Education and Experience

• PREFERRED: BS degree in chemistry, pharmacology, or related field.

• PREFERRED: Pharmacy Technician certification.

• PREFERRED: 1 year of related experience in a Contract Research Organization, hospital, compounding pharmacy or similar research setting OR completion of the Champions Oncology Laboratory Animal Science & Research Apprenticeship Program in lieu of experience.

• REQUIRED: Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification required within 1 year of hire. Training provided by Champions Oncology.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Requires manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and repetitive motion.

• Requires sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the work shift consistent with a typical research laboratory environment and vivarium.

• Must be able to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Routine exposure to odors and chemicals.

• Routine exposure to sharps.

• Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary. Champions Oncology is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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