Research Professional 1 – Preclinical Research, Preclinical Research Center

About the Job

At PCRC, the needs of the animals are first and foremost. Each animal receives the best care possible for his or her physical, psychological and social well-being. The PCRC is seeking a self-starting employee, who is a team player committed to performing high-quality animal clinical care and research in a fast-paced research laboratory setting. This position will be a part of a team that is committed to caring for the animals that make it possible to advance groundbreaking research in transplantation, COVID-19, diabetes, obesity, and regenerative medicine to the clinic, while simultaneously conducting the fully-funded (NIH, JDRF [Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation] and Industry) research of PCRC. Specifically, PCRC’s research is focused on studying the effects of improving the welfare of animals used in biomedical models, thus enhancing the translational value of animal models used in biomedical research.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in a social or natural science or combination of 4 years of related education and experience in the animal sciences, biological sciences, analytical sciences, or related health sciences - Experience working with small and large animals - Able to function independently as well as in a group - Must be willing to work a flexible work week; core lab hours are 7am to 3:30pm with rotational schedule for evenings, weekends and holidays - Must be able to lift 50lbs by oneself, must be able to sit and stand for long periods - A current negative tuberculosis screening and measles vaccination is required as a condition of employment

Preferred

- Experience with animal models for medical research - Basic skill in clinical observation and treatment - Experience in basic small and large animal handling and behavior - Proficient in Microsoft Office suite - Experience conducting research in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)