Research Technician I, Study Services
Champions Oncology, Inc.
4 hours ago
On-site
Rockville, MD
Clinical Research and Development
Primary Objectives:
- Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Study Services Team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform in-life technical procedures on mice, including handling, restraint, body weight measurement, tumor volume measurement with calipers or imaging device, compound administration, blood collection, and euthanasia.
- 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.
- Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Team player; coachable; honest; adaptable; motivated; positive; innovative; open/transparent; kind and respectful.
- Organized/detail oriented; process oriented; eager to follow procedures.
- Strong computer skills.
Education and Experience (Preferred):
- BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field.
- AALAS ALAT certification.
- 1 year of related experience in a Contract Research Organization.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and repetitive motion.
- Requires sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting in a research laboratory environment and vivarium.
- Ability to lift and move packages up to 50 pounds.
- Routine exposure to odors and chemicals; sharps; blood, body fluids, and tissue.
- Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Study Services Team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform in-life technical procedures on mice, including handling, restraint, body weight measurement, tumor volume measurement with calipers or imaging device, compound administration, blood collection, and euthanasia.
- 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.
- Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Team player; coachable; honest; adaptable; motivated; positive; innovative; open/transparent; kind and respectful.
- Organized/detail oriented; process oriented; eager to follow procedures.
- Strong computer skills.
Education and Experience (Preferred):
- BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field.
- AALAS ALAT certification.
- 1 year of related experience in a Contract Research Organization.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and repetitive motion.
- Requires sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting in a research laboratory environment and vivarium.
- Ability to lift and move packages up to 50 pounds.
- Routine exposure to odors and chemicals; sharps; blood, body fluids, and tissue.