Animal Research Technician/Research Associate II

Description of Responsibilities

• Assist and/or perform acute, and recovery surgeries in small animals using sterile techniques
• Collect physiological data (e.g. blood pressure, heart rate, muscle strength)
• Perform cut downs for the placement of arterial and venous catheters in small animals
• Set-up, maintain and calibrate electronic physiological devices with PC based data acquisition and control systems
• Provide daily assessments on small and large animals and administer analgesics
• Euthanize animals, dissect, and harvest tissues and process them for histology, specified bioassays, and storage
• Perform routine molecular biology assays (e.g., RT-PCR, Western Blot)
• Perform microscopic analysis using multiple microscopy techniques such as, but not limited to fluorescence and confocal microscopy
• Perform data collection, management, and analysis for preparation for publication
• Maintain and organize digital archive of photomicrographs
• Track and maintain inventory of tissue samples
• Maintain organization of laboratory areas, and maintain and order all pertinent supplies related to protocols
• Assists in submitting manuscripts, posters and abstracts to relevant journals and meetings
• Order and provide animal handling of small animals including surgical preparation
• Plans, organizes, and accomplishes assignments
• Provide data analysis; assist with publications, and presentations in line with research efforts at varying times throughout the period of performance
• Conduct animal laboratory research in reference to established SEP/protocol/proposal while adhering to federal, state, and local statutes, rules, and regulations
• Laboratory work should be conducted in accordance with GLP, the Institute Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
• Absorb and maintain SOPs for review and approval by Capability Area Manager and monitors compliance with DoD/Army safety procedures and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program (CLIP), and the College of American Pathologist (CAP) regulations
• Coordinate work to ensure smooth operation, proper delivery of services, and effective customer support
• Comply with all Department of Defense, U.S. Army, USAISR and other Governmental regulatory requirements with special emphasis on safety and security

Requirements

• Five (5) years’ Experience in Biomedical Research with small and large animals

Desired Skills and Experience

• Trauma related biomedical research in a DoD environment highly desired
• Any certification(s) through AALAS ( i.e. - ALAT, LAT, and/or LATG) are a huge plus
• Equipment experience with Rotem, Advia 2120i, TEG, Chronolog aggregometry, Calibrated automated Thrombography (CAT), iSTAT, AMNIS Imagestream imaging flow cytometer
• Some experience with benchwork is desired

Citizenship and Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Candidates must be able to pass a favorable adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays

About the Role

• Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider
• We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans
• We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories

Skills

• Experience in Biomedical Research with small and large animals
• Any certification(s) through AALAS ( i.e. - ALAT, LAT, and/or LATG)
• Equipment experience with Rotem, Advia 2120i, TEG, Chronolog aggregometry, Calibrated automated Thrombography (CAT), iSTAT, AMNIS Imagestream imaging flow cytometer
• Some experience with benchwork