Biology Technician

Center for Molecular Imaging & Therapy•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

The Biology Technician performs tissue culture and biodistribution procedures related to Center for Molecular Imaging and Therapy projects. The role includes cell culture experiments and assays, animal studies, laboratory recordkeeping, and operating and maintaining laboratory equipment. CMIT develops systemically delivered, tissue-targeted diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceuticals for cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and other serious illnesses.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical science, biology, chemistry, or a related life science.
At least two years of specialized laboratory experience with tissue culture and biodistribution procedures.
Experience handling small laboratory animals, administering compounds, performing common animal procedures, and harvesting tissues.
Demonstrated personal effectiveness, including integrity and trust, problem solving, decision making, organizational effectiveness, and results orientation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to listen and clarify information.
Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple priorities.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately, professionally, and discreetly.

Nice To Haves

Strong immunology or cell biology knowledge.

Responsibilities

Perform cell culture experiments, including cell line maintenance, primary cell culture, and related assays with endpoint evaluation such as ELISA, PCR, RT-PCR, flow cytometry, and Western blot.
Perform efficacy, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD), mechanism-of-action (MOA), dose-response, toxicology, and biodistribution studies.
Maintain a detailed and accurate laboratory notebook for study records.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; regularly assess and record equipment performance and initiate troubleshooting as needed.
Handle small laboratory animals, administer compounds, perform common animal procedures—including injections, surgery, fluid collections, and necropsy—and harvest tissues.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, or tasks necessary to further the agenda of the Center for Molecular Imaging and Therapy.