Research Technologist II - Biologic Resources Laboratory

Location: Chicago, IL USA • On-site • Weekend rotations required • Days shift

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university.

About the role

The Research Technologist II provides para-professional support to the veterinary, veterinary technical, and research staff in the care, use, and management of the UIC rodent colony at the Biologic Resources Laboratory (BRL) department. Assistance includes rodent health assessments, treatments, biological sample collection, sentinel health monitoring program, rodent import/exports, technical support, training of research staff, quality assurance, and facility management support.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical health assessments of rodents including rodents administered hazardous agents, maintain health records, and communicate with veterinary, research, and husbandry staff.
• Perform treatments as deemed necessary by the clinical veterinarians.
• Assess rodents post-operatively and review surgical records to ensure compliance with the institutional perioperative care program.
• Provide training for research staff (including faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate or undergraduate students and technicians) on animal handling, compound administration techniques, and blood or other biological sample collection techniques in rodents.
• Provide technical support to research staff including animal handling and restraint, administration of compounds, and blood or other biological sample collection in rodents, including rodents administered hazardous agents.
• Collect biological samples for sentinel health program testing, exportation of rodents, and facility transfers.
• Assist with coordination of rodent imports and exports under veterinary supervision.
• Provide assistance with facility quality assurance program and assist with facility management and preparation for accreditation site visits and inspections including but not limited to measurement of room ventilation, light intensity, etc.
• Enter billing charges incurred by research or veterinary staff and husbandry supply requests.
• Fill orders for drugs and supplies placed by research staff.
• Perform additional support duties assigned by the clinical veterinarian and participate in special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological, chemical, or medical sciences (such as biology, pharmacology/toxicology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, physiology, or medical technology), or a closely related field.
• One (1) year (12 months) of experience comparable to that gained as a Research Technologist I.

Qualifications

A Master’s Degree in biological, chemical, or medical sciences (such as biology, pharmacology/toxicology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, physiology, or medical technology) or a closely related field may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree and experience requirements.

Preferred: Previous experience within an academic laboratory animal research facility.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Pay

$44,990.40 - $54,995.20 / Annual Salary