Senior Research Technician

NORTHERN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC dbaNorthernB•Muskegon, MI

About The Position

The Senior Research Technician will engage in drug administration, anesthesia, sample collection, CNS access, and data review. The Senior Research Technician will hone skills in areas of problem solving, collaboration, and leadership while working closely with Supervisors on training initiatives for technical staff and assessment/implementation of new processes.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred. Relevant area of study ideal.
Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience required.
Proficient in data review for GLP compliance.
Proficient with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.
Decision Making/Problem Solving
Team Player
Coachable
Time Management Skills
Adaptable
Ability to Multi-Task
Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment

Nice To Haves

LAT Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Perform and assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animal species.
Perform animal observations and monitoring to assess animal health during studies.
Perform and assist with sample collection; may include but is not limited to blood draws (cephalic, jugular, femoral, ear vein, sublingual, submental, tail vein, subclavian, port, and catheter), CSF collection (lumbar taps, and port/catheter system), CM taps and urine/feces collection.
Drug and test article calculations and administration; routes include but not limited to, ocular, topical, tablets, oral gavage, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intrathecal, and intraperitoneal injections.
Operate anesthesia machines and use short-term chemical restraint. May include anesthesia monitoring, vital sign monitoring, assessment of anesthetic depth, intubation, extubating, catheter placement and use of patient warming systems.
Collect, record, and review data on paper and/or in an electronic laboratory information management system (LIMS) in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Utilize non-aseptic and aseptic technique with surgical site preparation.
Perform humane euthanasia as necessary.
Perform physical testing such as FOB’s, ECG’s, telemetries, and functional recovery assessments.
Proficient in data review and editing for GLP compliance.
Serve as Lead Point Technician on studies and maintain/review study books.
Be subject matter expert (SME) in animal research functions and train others in tasks related to study functions.
May collaborate with supervisor to develop and improve on training expectations and processes for research staff.
May collaborate with supervisor to develop new function methods and procedures along with SOP collaboration involvement.
Provide leadership and serve as main contact for technical staff in the absence of supervisor.
Perform other training or duties as assigned.