Research Technician I, Study Services

REPORTING LOCATION:  Rockville, MD                                           

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:  Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Study Services Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform in-life technical procedures on mice, including handling, restraint, body weight measurement, tumor volume measurement with calipers or imaging device, compound administration, blood collection, and euthanasia.
• 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 rotating basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• TEAM 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.
• Organized.  Detail oriented.
• Process oriented.  Eager to follow procedures.
• Strong computer skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• PREFERRED:  BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field.
• PREFERRED:  AALAS ALAT certification.
• PREFERRED:  1 year of related experience in a Contract Research Organization or similar research setting 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Requires manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and repetitive motion.
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the work shift consistent with a typical research laboratory environment and vivarium.
• Must be able to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Routine exposure to odors and chemicals.
• Routine exposure to sharps.
• Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.