Animal Lab Technician - Nagamoto Combs Lab

Salary/Position Classification

• $36,371+/year annual, Dependent on Experience, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

This position will provide laboratory-specific assistance required for the function and maintenance of the Nagamoto-Combs’ laboratory. Such assistance includes general and technical support in biomedical research, animal husbandry and colony management, and account-related bookkeeping.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 80% -General and technical support for a biomedical research laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Sciences
  • Make laboratory solutions and keep them stocked and/or filled
  • Maintain laboratory space, labware, and equipment
  • Monitor laboratory supplies and order when needed
  • Subbing and labelling histological slides
  • Autoclave reagents, supplies, and biohazardous wastes
  • Process biological samples for assays and histology
  • Perform biochemical assays, such as polymerase chain reaction, electrophoresis, western blot, ELISA
  • Manage and record laboratory safety issues and animal use
  • Train new undergraduate and graduate students
  • Document protocols and data for research activities
  • Contribute to manuscript preparation
  • Support laboratory personnel as needed  
    
    
• 15% - Animal (mouse) husbandry and colony management
  • Keeping accurate and active logs of mouse numbers in the animal facility 
  • Breed and maintain multiple transgenic mouse colonies 
  • Label, weight, and monitor mice during experiments 
  • Monitor general well-being of mice and euthanize mice when necessary Depending on the person’s skill level, genotyping, phenotyping, and experimental procedures such as behavior tests, administration of treatments via injections and oral gavage, tissue, blood, saliva and stool sample collections, and survival/non-survival mouse surgeries will be expected.  
    
    
• 5% - Account-related bookkeeping
  • Keep monthly records of laboratory expenses in an electronic format such as in a Microsoft Excel file
  • Confirm the accuracy of records with the department officer 

Required Competencies

• Ability to calculate molarity and dilutions in metric system
• Algebra level or above math skills (demonstrated in application materials)
• Ability to use a computer with Windows platform (Windows 10 or later)
• Ability to comfortably use Microsoft Office applications, at least MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to work with mice and people
• Ability to listen and follow instructions
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Ability to communicate at a professional level in both verbal and written English
• Understand and adhere to scientific ethics, lab safety procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the lab
• Detail oriented and diligent in record keeping
• Training on other necessary software, such as Zoom, Adobe Photoshop and GraphPad (a statistics software), will be provided.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in the field of biological sciences or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience, immunology, medical laboratory science, biochemistry, or biology.

To Apply

• Submit CV/Resume and Cover Letter