Research Technician I, Support Team
About The Position
The Research Support Technician I provides general technical support for in vivo oncology studies in mice. The role is based in Rockville, Maryland, and is a non-exempt, full-time position reporting to the Manager, Research Support Team. Schedule options are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; or Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The technician supports study procedures and preparation, maintains laboratory and room organization, and handles animals in accordance with study needs and animal welfare expectations. The role requires working in a typical laboratory environment, with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, fumes, and chemical hazards.
Requirements
- Strong mouse technical in vivo skills.
- Ability to work effectively and productively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining accountability, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong general computer usage skills, including email, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Willingness to assist with other duties in a dynamic environment.
- Eagerness to learn and master new skills.
- Strong focus on animal welfare.
- Ability to observe safety and security procedures.
- Ability to sit and use hands to finger, handle, and feel.
- Ability to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods in a typical laboratory environment.
- Ability to perform activities involving repetitive motion and reaching, pulling, or pushing.
- Ability to work with frequent exposure to fumes and chemical hazards, and routine exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred bachelor's degree in animal science, biology, or a related field.
- Preferred AALAS ALAT certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide in vivo technical support for oncology studies involving mice.
- Measure tumor volumes with calipers for stock mice.
- Randomize animals onto studies.
- Measure animal body weights and record them in LIMS.
- Remove surgical staples.
- Euthanize animals.
- Perform general study preparation and laboratory organization.
- Move animals to other team locations.
- Preserve room organization.
- Assist with pre-operative care, including shaving.
- Perform additional responsibilities as deemed necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
