Laboratory Animal Technician IJob Locations

　　US-CO-Boulder

　　ID2024-4441

　　CategoryResearch and Science

　　TypeFull Time - PermanentOverview

　　The laboratory animal technician assists in accurately and efficientlyconducting animal studies.

　　Responsibilities

　　Administer doses of compounds to rats and mice via common dosing routes,including but not limited to oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, andintraperitoneal.Perform data collections, including weighing, clinical observations,health assessments, post operative monitoring, and disease progressionscoring.Perform blood collections from rats and mice via tail vein, retro-orbital,and terminal blood draws.Processing whole blood collection via centrifugation for plasma and/or serum.Perform behavioral testing (Gait analysis, Von Frey, and Dynamic WeightBearing testing, etc.)Assist in formulating experimental compounds for administration.Assist in rodent surgeries.Supports and participates in other duties and company initiatives as directedby management.Keep laboratory clean and stocked with supplies.Various software applications sustained by a Windows platform. (Excel,Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Use of general laboratory equipment, including but not limited tobalances, syringes and needles, blood collection tubes, centrifuges,pipettes, formalin collection jars, liquid nitrogen, -80 freezers,incubators, fluid/syringe pumps, chemical and clean hoods, PPE (labcoat, gloves, face mask or respirator, shoe covers, hair nets, eyeprotection), quarantine/isolation rooms, autoclaves, and necropsy hand tools.Other duties as assigned

　　Qualifications

　　B.S./B.A. in science (biology or equivalent) with 1-year directlaboratory animal work experience, or associate degree with 4 years directlaboratory animal work experience, or 6 years of direct laboratory animalwork experience without a college science degree, or equivalent combinationof related education and required work experience will be considered withmanagement approval.Preferred animal laboratory research experience with mice and rats,including dosing, in-life sample collections, and necropsy collectionsDemonstrates a working knowledge and awareness of general laboratoryprocedures.Demonstrates an ability to follow detailed instructions with a sense forscientific method.Demonstrates an ability to work independently and in a team environment.Demonstrates an ability to use a computer software to compile and maintainstudy data and reports for study records and sample inventory.Demonstrates a positive attitude and exhibits respect for co-workers,managers, and other employees.Exhibits accuracy performing laboratory operations.Exhibits good written and oral communication skills.Maintains a commitment to adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.Maintains suitable organizational skills.*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualifywith a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years ofexperience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role tomatch the person's relevant experience and/or education level. Thisposition pays $21-26/hr based on experience and qualifications.

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