Translational Research Technician (Animal & Bench Laboratory Studies)

Principal duties and responsibilities:

  • Care, handling, and use of laboratory rat/mouse research animals
  • Small animal (rodent) surgery and post-surgical care
  • Behavioral evaluation of cognitive function, implementation of exercise intervention, and drug delivery in laboratory animals
  • Obtain and process biological samples (human and animal origin), tissue processing, vessel experiments, and microscopy
  • In vitro cell culture maintenance, perform cell treatments for experimental conditions.
  • Molecular biology experiments may be required: DNA/RNA isolation, PCR and qPCR, protein isolation, western blot analysis, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry studies
  • Maintain detailed documentation of procedures and results
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and preparation of reagents
  • Other duties and studies as assigned

Preferred Science Qualifications

  • Knowledge of rodent basic biology, handling, and behavior testing
  • Knowledge of microscopes and histology laboratory techniques
  • Knowledge and experience in basic lab techniques detailed in job description

Required Professional Skills

  • Possesses fine hand dexterity to be able to be trained to isolate and handle small blood vessels under the microscope
  • Ability to work and thrive in a team environment and possess a positive attitude
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including knowledge of MS Office
  • Good problem-solving, basic math, and quantitative and analytical skills
  • Able to critically review information and understand instructions and new concepts with minimal assistance
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Focused and well-organized with attention to detail and outstanding organization skills

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Four years research experience appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
  • Experience with rat/mouse animal handling in a research environment is required.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge in neuroscience and/or cardiovascular science

Salary: $32,000-37,000 per year

AVREF is an equal opportunity employer.