Animal Laboratory Health Technician
About The Position
The USC Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, and the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine is seeking a Research Scientist to contribute to the heart regeneration program led by Dr. Charles Murry. Research activities span from discovery to translational applications involving stem-cell based technologies. We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Animal Health Technician to join our dynamic team focused on advancing cardiac cell therapy research. This position involves providing animal care (small and large models) under veterinary supervision, performing surgical and diagnostic procedures, collecting research samples, administering medications, as well as assisting with molecular and functional analyses. The ideal candidate will be passionate about animal care and biomedical research and thrive in a team-oriented environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to cutting-edge research in regenerative medicine while working in a supportive and collaborative academic environment. The hiring manager for this position is Dr. Lil Pabon. Please visit the lab’s website at https://sites.usc.edu/murrylab/research/heart-regeneration/
Requirements
- Minimum Education: Related undergraduate study in related field(s)
- Additional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
- Minimum Experience: 3 years
- Minimum Skills: Experience with animal handling, animal treatment, veterinary diagnostics, animal anesthesia and surgical assistance in veterinary hospital or university environment.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in related field(s)
- Preferred Experience: 5 years
Responsibilities
- Ensures that animals are provided care in accordance with state and federal regulations to promote physical and psychological well-being and minimize discomfort.
- Administers drugs and other treatments.
- Assists Veterinarians and Scientific team with handling animals during procedures.
- Prepares reagents, sterilizes instruments and prepares facilities for surgical use.
- Performs technical procedures across a variety of laboratory animal species, including handling, restraint, physical examinations, sample collection, surgical assistance, and medication administration.
- Assists in experimental data collection and analysis including functional assays, immunohistochemistry, and PCR.
- Monitors inventory relevant to animal studies and orders supplies as needed. in inspecting incoming animals for shipping condition, food supply, disease symptoms; performs physical examinations.
- Maintains meticulous and accurate records for all matters pertaining to animal studies. and maintains equipment relevant to animal studies .
- Prepares standard operating procedures and writes reports.
- Reports at laboratory meetings and assists team members in preparation of slide decks.
- Learns and follows laboratory safety procedures under the direction of IACUC, the USC Safety Office and more experienced laboratory staff.
- Assists with the preparation of IACUC documents.
- Routinely utilizes Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Acquires new skills and techniques in the field as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
