Research Tech II - IMMEDIATE OPENING

IMMEDIATE OPENING: Research Tech II Career Opportunity

Interested in this role? Reach out directly to apply TODAY to Grace Williams at grawilliams@actalentservices .com

Job Description

The Research Technician - Gnotobiotics will oversee isolators, change cages on specialized gnotobiotic ventilated racks, and coordinate space to meet demands of all PI staff. This role involves performing husbandry tasks, submitting all confirmation testing to ensure isolators are clean, and providing technician research support to investigators. The technician will oversee breeding in breeding isolators, maintain records, and communicate with PI staff regarding colony status. Additionally, the technician will provide oversight to students assigned to the area and coordinate work for full-time technicians. A flexible schedule is required to meet investigators' requests, including possible weekend work. The technician will provide coverage to all centralized animal facilities on campus and handle special projects assigned by the Assistant Director.

Responsibilities

• Primary Housing Maintenance, Sterilization requirements, isolator, breeding, quality control
• Animal Health and Welfare Monitoring
• Cage Wash/Preparations
• Quality Assurance & Record Keeping
• Technical/Breeding Services
• Training
• Other Duties as Required

Essential Skills

• Animal Handling
• Animal Husbandry
• Animal Care
• Cleaning
• Autoclave
• Washing
• Sterilization
• Zoology
• Biology
• Veterinary
• Laboratory
• Animal Breeding
• Animal Testing
• Euthanasia

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A.S. or B.S. in Animal Science or related field REQUIRED
• At least 3 years of relevant animal care experience (1+ years within research)
• Strong knowledge of gnotobiotic work and/or mice breeding
• Any certifications preferred but NOT required (LAT, ALAT, LATG, etc.)

Work Environment

This role operates on a standard 1st shift, with potential overtime permitted. Consultants will work onsite within different facilities housing the Laboratory Animal Program (LAP), which consists of four departments supporting various research with different animal species. Tasks will be completed in designated rooms for cage wash, husbandry, and inventory. Animal Care Technicians will work directly with animals, primarily mice or rats, and will be cross-trained in other areas. The team currently supports about 500 animals.

INTERESTED IN THIS ROLE? SEE BELOW TO APPLY NOW FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERTATION:

• I am scheduling interviews for this position ASAP and conducting phone interviews as early as today. All candidates will be considered immediately within 24 hours of applying directly to Grace Williams
• HOW TO APPLY DIRECTLY: Email your updated resume, brief intro about your interest, preferred method of communication for you (i.e., call, email, text) to grawilliams@ actalentservices.com or CALL me directly at 317 567 6610