Research Technician, Implant Team

Champions Oncology Inc. • Rockville, MD

9d • $24 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Technician, Implant Team will perform survival surgical procedures on mice, including handling, restraint, anesthesia, surgical heterotopic and orthotopic tumor fragment and tumor cell implantations, euthanasia, tissue collection, and tissue cryopreservation. This role involves recording study data within the laboratory information management system, reading and understanding study protocols, and performing general study preparation and organizational activities such as sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization. The position requires working weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. Productivity expectations include performing 150 unilateral NUDE PS/day, 60 bilateral NOG warm stock/day, and 60 bilateral NOG cryo stock/day, to be attained within 3 months of training completion.

Requirements

• BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field
• AALAS certification
• 2 years of related experience in contract research animal facility or similar setting
• Strong Computer Skills
• Organized
• Detailed Oriented
• Process Oriented
• Eager to follow procedures
• TEAMN PLAYER: Actively and eagerly support leadership and colleagues.
• COACHABLE: Actively solicits feedback. Eager to improve.
• HONEST: Trustworthy. Demonstrates integrity.
• ADAPTABLE: Flexible and open to change. Eager early adopter.
• MOTIVATED: Driven. Proactive and takes the initiative.
• POSITIVE: Compassionate. Empathetic and understanding. Balanced.
• INNOVATIVE: Challenges the status quo. Eager problem solver.
• OPEN: Transparent and communicative. Candid.
• NICE: Kind and respectful. Sincere.

Responsibilities

• Perform survival surgical procedures on mice, including handling, restrain, anesthesia, surgical heterotopic and orthotopic tumor fragment and tumor cell implantations, euthanasia, tissue collection and tissue cryopreservation
• Record study data within the laboratory information management system
• Read, understand and adhere to study protocols
• Perform general study preparation and organizational activities, including sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization
• Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level