• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $53,394.17 - $53,394.17

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and checkups for experimental animals, including handling, restraint, blood and body fluid collection, drug administration, and tissue harvest.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the Principal Investigator and post-doctoral fellows.
• Prepare medications, clinical infusions, and lab reagents; assist with animal and laboratory experiments.
• Conduct experiments in accordance with SOPs and regulatory protocols.
• Maintain high scientific standards and adhere to safe laboratory practices.
• Order and manage inventory of animal, clinical, and laboratory supplies.
• Maintain a detailed laboratory/electronic notebook and database related to tasks.
• Collect, document, and communicate observations, data, and research materials.
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, integrity, efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with the PI and team members.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the functioning of the laboratory and research projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or physics or related science or equivalent in education, training and experience.
• Ability to work in a neat and orderly manner in compliance with safety, federal, state, and institutional regulations for humane animal care and welfare.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Problem identification and troubleshooting skills.
• Sense of ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Effective and timely communication with team members and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work with laboratory animals and provide optimal care and support.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions/protocols with dedication and commitment.
• Strong communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience, knowledge, or interest in animal handling, care, and husbandry; clinical and laboratory research.

Other Requirements

• The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made
• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Ability to work with laboratory animals
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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