Laboratory Animal Technician
About The Position
This position assists in accurately and efficiently conducting animal studies. The technician performs study procedures and data collection involving rats and mice, supports surgeries and compound formulation, and helps maintain study timelines and data quality. The role also involves troubleshooting technical issues, communicating study concerns to supervisors or investigators, verifying junior staff data, and maintaining a clean, stocked laboratory. The position uses Windows-based software and general laboratory equipment. The role is not benefit eligible according to the position-specific description; a broader company benefits statement is also included in the posting.
Requirements
- Demonstrated working knowledge and awareness of general laboratory procedures.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and apply a sense for the scientific method.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to use computer software to compile and maintain study data, reports, study records, and sample inventories.
- Accuracy in performing laboratory operations.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Commitment to following safety regulations and procedures.
- Suitable organizational skills.
- One of the following education and experience combinations: a B.S./B.A. in science (biology or equivalent) and 2+ years of direct laboratory animal work experience; an associate degree and 4+ years of direct laboratory animal work experience; 8+ years of direct laboratory animal work experience without a college science degree; or an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience, subject to management approval.
Nice To Haves
- Initiative in improving techniques, workflows, and team performance.
- Preferred laboratory animal research experience with mice and rats, including dosing, in-life sample collections, and necropsy collections.
Responsibilities
- Administer compounds to rats and mice using common routes, including oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal dosing.
- Collect study data, including weights, clinical observations, health assessments, postoperative monitoring, and disease progression scores.
- Collect blood from rats and mice via tail vein, retro-orbital, and terminal blood draws.
- Process whole blood by centrifugation to obtain plasma and/or serum.
- Perform behavioral testing, including gait analysis, Von Frey, and Dynamic Weight Bearing testing.
- Assist in formulating experimental compounds for administration.
- Assist with rodent surgeries.
- Troubleshoot technical issues independently and escalate study concerns to supervisors or investigators as appropriate.
- Take ownership of assigned study components and ensure timelines and data quality are upheld.
- Review and verify junior staff data for accuracy and completeness.
- Support and participate in other duties and company initiatives as directed by management.
- Keep the laboratory clean and stocked with supplies.
- Use Windows-based software applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
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Job Type
Full-time
