Research Technician II

About the role

The Department of Surgery at the Health Sciences Center is seeking a Research Technician II to support their immuno-oncology project involving mouse studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with mouse experiments as needed.
• Conduct routine animal procedures, including injections (IP, IV, SC, and ID), blood collection, tissue harvesting, in vivo imaging, monitoring animal health and welfare.
• Conduct and assist mouse tumor removal surgery and post-surgery care.
• Maintain accurate records of animal protocols and experimental data.
• Assist with cell culture, molecular biology, and immunology assays.
• Process tissues and samples for downstream analyses such as flow cytometry, PCR, ELISA, histology, or microscopy.
• Ensure compliance with institutional animal care and biosafety regulations (IACUC protocols).
• Contribute to data analysis, figure preparation, and documentation of experimental results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, or Animal Science.
• Previous experience with laboratory animal handling.
• Familiarity with basic molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Experience with mouse models and in vivo studies.
• Experience with flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry.

Compensation

Target Compensation Range: $48,225.00 - $72,389.00. Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.