What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician, Implant Team position at Champions Oncology Inc.?
Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: Rockville MD - Rockville, MD
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Salary Range: $24.00 - $32.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Biotech
Description
TITLE: Research Technician, Implant Team
REPORTING LOCATION: Rockville, MD
SCHEDULE: M-F 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Surgical Services Team.
- Perform survival surgical procedures on mice, including handling, restraint, tumor volume measurement with calipers or imaging device, anesthesia, surgical heterotopic and orthotopic tumor fragment and tumor cell implantations, euthanasia, tissue collection, and tissue cryopreservation.
- 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.
- Occassional weekend and holiday work.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Actively and eagerly support leadership and colleagues.
- Actively solicits feedback. Eager to improve.
- Trustworthy. Demonstrates integrity.
- Flexible and open to change. Eager early adopter.
- Driven. Proactive and takes the initiative.
- Compassionate. Empathetic and understanding. Balanced.
- Eager problem solver.
- Transparent and communicative.
- Kind and respectful.
- Organized. Detail oriented.
- Process oriented. Eager to follow procedures.
- Strong computer skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field preferred
- AALAS ALAT certification a plus
- 2 years of related experience in a Contract Research Organization or similar research setting preferred
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.
Salary : $24 - $32