Senior Research Laboratory Tech (Part-Time)

About the role

The School of Medicine – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Senior Research Lab Technician to join a dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, teamwork, detail orientation, time management, record-keeping skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly dog health checks, including nail trims
• Assist with dog walking and enrichment activities as needed
• Provide post-operative care for research animals, including daily health checks, medication administration, treatments, bandage changes, and radiographs, ultrasound, MRI, and gait analysis
• Assist with all aspects of animal model research days, including room and equipment setup, blood draws, urine collection, synovial fluid retrieval, clinical assessments, surgical assistance, process, log, and store biological specimens, transfer and organize radiographs and arthroscopic images into study folders on the main lab drive
• Maintain laboratory and research equipment, prepare decal solution for tissue processing, change solutions three times weekly when needed, drop off and pick up histopathology samples for the veterinary pathologist, order supplies through Central Supply, conduct monthly inventory of surgical supplies and equipment, maintain weekly organization and cleanliness of the storage room at animal facilities, transport supplies and equipment between the lab and animal facilities, and perform general cleaning duties as needed
• Schedule and coordinate student assistants for project days, train students on proper study techniques and procedures, and supervise students during animal model research days

Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Preference will be given to candidates with veterinary technician training or prior experience working with animals in a clinical or research setting.

Qualifications

Strong communication, teamwork, detail orientation, time management, record-keeping skills, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the ability to take instructions well and implement with minimal supervision (once trained).

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b).

Pay

Salary Range: $15.00 - $25.84 hourly

Schedule

Typically, 8:00am – 3:00pm, Monday through Friday with the ability to be flexible when needs arise with occasional weekends.