Research Technician

About the role

Serve as the lead/primary technician and perform technical duties, administer test substances, and collect and record data on any type of animal study with a focus on complex/specialized designs. Provide technical guidance and serve as a mentor to less experienced staff. Contribute to department operations improvement in areas such as process development/improvement, SOP revisions, and department inspections.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead/primary technician on all routine and complex study types in addition to at least one type of specialized study (e.g., continuous infusion, immunology, reproductive, ocular).
• Administer test substances by various basic, intermediate, and advanced methods including neo-natal certification.
• Perform in-life technical procedures (e.g., handling, body weight, dosing, bleeding on rats, mice, rabbits, Guinea pigs, hamsters).
• Handle, restrain, and provide care for all species of laboratory animals at the stie.
• Collect and record research data and biological specimens in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) regulations, study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with minimal study/protocol deviations.
• Perform Behavior tests (water maze, passive avoidance, etc.) including set-up and data review.
• Read and review study protocols and extract pertinent study information. Assist with review of complex and specialized study type protocols. Provide feedback and refinement of protocols.
• Assist with reviewing and updating processes and SOPs as assigned.
• Assist in training personnel in specialized techniques.
• Work with scientific staff to develop new techniques and/or models.
• Embrace and drive change by advocating department and site visions and goals.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a biological science preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years related experience in animal science, biology, chemistry/pharmacy, or similar lab environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Other: Placement at this level requires successful completion/competency of the required tasks of the position preceding this level and continued ability to perform those tasks are required. Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors.

Benefits

• bonus/incentives based on performance
• 401K
• paid time off
• stock purchase program
• Health and wellness coverage
• employee and family wellbeing support programs
• work life balance flexibility

Pay

The pay range for this position is between $27.00 and $34.00 an