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Husbandry Technician I, Vivarium Ops

Husbandry Technician I, Vivarium Ops

Champions Oncology, Inc.Rockville, MD, US
1 day ago
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  • Full-time
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Description

TITLE / CLASSIFICATION Husbandry Technician I, Vivarium Operations / Non-exempt Position

REPORTING LOCATION Rockville, MD

REPORTS TO Manager, Laboratory Operations

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Vivarium Operations Husbandry Team.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Perform daily cage checks and weekly cage changes.
  • Monitor animal health and report animal health concerns.
  • Perform general sanitation on equipment, rooms, and facilities.
  • Transport materials, supplies, and waste.
  • Assist with surgical staple removal and study randomization.
  • Record data within room logs and the laboratory information management system.
  • Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
  • Perform general preparation and organizational activities, including supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
  • Work weekends and holidays on rotating basis.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • TEAM PLAYER. Actively and eagerly support leadership and colleagues.
  • COACHABLE. Actively solicits feedback. Eager to improve.
  • HONEST. Trustworthy. Demonstrates integrity.
  • ADAPTABLE. Flexible and open to change. Eager early adopter.
  • MOTIVATED. Driven. Proactive and takes the initiative.
  • POSITIVE. Compassionate. Empathetic and understanding. Balanced.
  • INNOVATIVE. Challenges the status quo. Eager problem solver.
  • OPEN. Transparent and communicative. Candid.
  • NICE. Kind and respectful. Sincere.
  • Organized. Detail oriented.
  • Process oriented. Eager to follow procedures.
  • Strong computer skills.

    • Education And Experience

  • High school diploma / GED required. Bachelor's degree in Biology, Animal Science or related field preferred.
  • AALAS ALAT certification preferred.
  • 1 year 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.

    Seniority level

    Seniority level

    Entry level

    Employment type

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Job function

    Management and Manufacturing

    Industries

    Biotechnology

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