Lab Research Technician
About The Position
Provide operational oversight and perform complex laboratory and technical functions including experiments involving PCR, immunofluorescence, and confocal microscopy, in support of a Pharmacology research laboratory. Primary responsibility for the animal colonies including breeding, genotyping, ordering, and import/export of various multi-strain transgenic and conventional models. Maintain, and adapt animal colonies for ongoing funded research projects, train and assist researchers on using animal colonies. Serve as laboratory safety officer and IACUC compliance and operations lab liaison. Ensure all aspects of the laboratory function in an efficient, safe, and productive manner.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, neuroscience, animal sciences, or related science and three or more years related laboratory experience using PCR and other molecular biology techniques and mammalian cell culture required.
- Experience maintaining animal colonies and performing animal model genetic testing, immunohistochemistry required.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, collaborate with others, and work under moderate supervision required.
- Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency with technology to include word processing, spreadsheets, and web-based functions, and ability to adapt to changing situations of multiple, concurrent projects and to adjust priorities accordingly required.
- Ability to work independently, in a timely fashion, and with precision and accuracy required.
- Compliance and IACUC experience.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with UVMClick software
Responsibilities
- Provide operational oversight
- Perform complex laboratory and technical functions including experiments involving PCR, immunofluorescence, and confocal microscopy
- Primary responsibility for the animal colonies including breeding, genotyping, ordering, and import/export of various multi-strain transgenic and conventional models
- Maintain, and adapt animal colonies for ongoing funded research projects
- Train and assist researchers on using animal colonies
- Serve as laboratory safety officer and IACUC compliance and operations lab liaison
- Ensure all aspects of the laboratory function in an efficient, safe, and productive manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
