Laboratory Animal Technician

Job Summary: This position will assist in accurately and efficiently conducting animal studies. Primary Responsibilities: Administer doses of compounds to rats and mice via common dosing routes, including but not limited to oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal. Perform data collections, including weighing, clinical observations, health assessments, post operative monitoring, and disease progression scoring. Perform blood collections from rats and mice via tail vein, retro-orbital, and terminal blood draws. Processing whole blood collection via centrifugation for plasma and/or serum. Perform behavioral testing (Gait analysis, Von Frey, and Dynamic Weight Bearing testing, etc.) Assist in formulating experimental compounds for administration. Assist in rodent surgeries Independently troubleshoot technical issues and escalate study concerns to supervisors or investigators as appropriate. Take ownership of assigned study components, ensuring timelines and data quality are upheld. Review and verify data from junior staff for accuracy and completeness. Supports and participates in other duties and company initiatives as directed by management. Keep laboratory clean and stocked with supplies.    Various software applications sustained by a Windows platform. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)   Use of general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to balances, syringes and needles, blood collection tubes, centrifuges, pipettes, formalin collection jars, liquid nitrogen, -80 freezers, incubators, fluid/syringe pumps, chemical and clean hoods, PPE (lab coat, gloves, face mask or respirator, shoe covers, hair nets, eye protection), quarantine/isolation rooms, autoclaves, and necropsy hand tools. Other tasks as assigned Skills & Abilities:     Demonstrates a working knowledge and awareness of general laboratory procedures.  Demonstrates an ability to follow detailed instructions with a sense for scientific method.  Demonstrates initiative in improving techniques, workflows, and team performance. Demonstrates an ability to work independently and in a team environment. Demonstrates an ability to use a computer software to compile and maintain study data and reports for study records and sample inventory. Demonstrates a positive attitude and exhibits respect for co-workers, managers, and other employees.    Exhibits accuracy performing laboratory operations. Exhibits good written and oral communication skills.   Maintains a commitment to adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.   Maintains suitable organizational skills.   Education & Experience: B.S./B.A. in science (biology or equivalent) with 2+ year direct laboratory animal work experience, or Associate degree with 4+ years direct laboratory animal work experience, or 8+ years of direct laboratory animal work experience without a college science degree, or equivalent combination of related education and required work…