Animal Technician - Research Services Laboratory Professional

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Richer laboratory in the Department of Pathology seeks a highly motivated individual preferably with at least 1 year of experience handling rodents (primarily mice). The research projects involve investigations into the role of hormone receptors in breast cancer metastasis and differences in hormonal treatment response lobular versus ductal breast cancer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
(1) year of relevant professional level experience working with rodents.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques
Knowledge of human stem cell research techniques
Knowledge of mouse pancreas research techniques
Ability to analyze immunofluorescent data
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
Outstanding customer service skills
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
Willing to work with cells, tissues and laboratory mice

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
Three (3) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory

Responsibilities

Administer drugs via various routes (such as oral gavage, i.v. and i.p injections) (15%25).
Monitor breast tumor growth in mice by caliper and IVIS imaging (15%25).
Track mouse weights/data/general welfare checks (15%25).
Perform euthanasia of mice following completion of studies. (10%25).
Keeping database of all the above (10%25).
Transplant patient xenograft explants and injecting breast cancer cell lines into mouse mammary fat pad (5%25).
Dissect tumors and tissues for immunohistochemistry, RNA, and protein analysis (although experience in those techniques not necessary) (10%25).
Tissue culture: growing breast cancer cells for transplantation and injection (10%25).
Cleaning/sterilizing lab glassware (5%25).
Making general lab solutions (5%25).