Research Scientist I, Comparative Medicine- GEMs

Role Summary

This role is a highly technical and/or specialized professional position responsible for supporting research by providing high quality & consistent in vivo support for the breeding of Genetically Engineered models within our multi-building, multi-discipline research program.

Internal job title: Research Scientist I, CM

Location: Cambridge, MA

Responsibilities

• Principally responsible for daily, hands-on in vivo breeding support. This includes the following procedures:
• Establish and take down mating pairs
• Perform ear and tail biopsies
• Apply and read animal identifications (both ear tag and tail tattoos)
• Enter animal data into database
• Print and edit cage cards
• Perform plug checks
• Perform IP hormone injections
• Perform supply requests
• Perform relocation requests
• Perform protocol transfer requests
• Wean pups
• Mouse Euthanasia
• Routinely responsible for ensuring compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies, and guidelines
• Responsible for pursing continuous learning/professional development opportunities and enhancing/expanding skill set as time allows.
• Team-oriented and interactive. Supportive of peer/team development and performance
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be required.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in related field such as animal sciences.
• Minimum 2 years‚Äô experience in a technical skills tract laboratory animal program required
• Able to perform basic in vivo breeding support (i.e. establishing mating pairs, tail cuts, ear tags, ear notches, tattooing, intraperitoneal injections, etc.)
• Working knowledge of federal, state, local (Animal Welfare) laws, departmental SOP‚Äôs and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Thorough understanding and comprehension of operational facts, techniques, nomenclature, equipment, theories, etc. as they relate specifically to job performance function in the laboratory animal research environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and move heavy objects.
• Must be able work from a standing position for prolonged time periods and perform repetitive motion tasks
• Able to work during inclement weather and be on call for weekend/holiday rotations

Desirable Qualifications

• ALAT Certification desirable or pursued after start or country specific equivalents as applicable