GRAF Research Coordinator
About The Position
The GRAF Research Coordinator performs routine laboratory data collection and analysis to support clinical research and assists with specialty research involving animals, MRI technologies, histology, and related areas. The primary duty is providing rodent colony breeding, production, and technical support for Principal Investigator research projects, including maintaining mouse colonies within flexible film isolators and setting up and performing experiments. Under indirect supervision, the coordinator performs moderately complex animal-related tasks, collects, maintains, and analyzes data, and helps monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements. The role may coordinate research support staff and students and provide training to Principal Investigator groups. Weekend animal health-check coverage is shared among a large staff group. The Animal Resources Center supports animal research by ensuring humane care and appropriate use of laboratory animals. It oversees research animals on campus and manages six facilities and a business office, with husbandry, maintenance, operations, veterinary care, and finance and administration functions. ARC is part of the Office of Shared Research Facilities.
Requirements
- College or university degree in a related field.
- Knowledge and skills developed through less than two years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or a field relevant to the animal research being conducted.
- Experience in a scientific animal research setting or a gnotobiotics facility.
- Previous work experience in an academic environment and biomedical research.
- Prior experience managing mouse colonies.
- AALAS certification or eligibility for certification at LAT level or higher.
- Computer knowledge and skills, including Word, Excel, and other basic programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance.
- Ability to work successfully as a team member and communicate effectively with faculty, graduate students, and administrative offices at all levels of the University.
- Ability to prioritize.
- Decision-making and problem-solving skills and the capacity to handle multiple tasks in a short amount of time.
Responsibilities
- Maintain breeding and experimental mouse colonies within flexible film isolators, including tagging, tailing, weaning, and colony-status records.
- Prepare materials for experimental procedures involving germ-free and ex-germ-free associated animals.
- Perform experimental interventions with germ-free and ex-germ-free associated animals and assist Principal Investigator groups with experiments in the facility.
- Set up and monitor weekly fecal specimen cultures.
- Perform health checks and health observations.
- Assist with training Principal Investigator groups and other research personnel working in the GRAF.
- Assist with advanced procedures, which may include anesthesia and surgery.
- Assist with facility maintenance, isolator tasks, facility operations, equipment and supply preparation, and administrative support to the GRAF Technical Director.
- Analyze clinical samples and specimens under guidance and direction and report results.
- Prepare specimens for examination and identify abnormalities using automated equipment and computerized instruments.
- Maintain laboratory quality and safety control measures, with general awareness of safety, quality-control, and quality-assurance procedures.
- Perform other related work as needed.
Benefits
- The University offers benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
