Research Lab Technician II, Comparative Medicine

Overview

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, perform a variety of technical duties in support of non-clinical laboratory study activities, including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) studies. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or other related science, or high school diploma with four years of related clinical/ research experience. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Research Technical Functions

• Prepare animals for surgical and medical procedures; including, clipping and disinfecting surgical sites; administrations of sedatives and anesthesia; monitoring anesthesia; recover animals from anesthesia.
• Calculate and prepare drug dosages and maintain controlled drug log.
• Blood and specimen collection for evaluation. 
• Provide animal restraint during examinations and treatment.
• Coordinate animal care, feeding and transportation logistics with ARP staff.
• Coordinate animal necropsy and disposal with ARP staff.
• Collaborate with other investigators in performance of specific research procedures 
• Perform minor surgical procedures
• Assist  primary surgeon in surgical procedures
• Monitor the health of animals on study and make immediate decisions in consultation with the study director regarding appropriate medical care. Health monitoring includes weekend observations.
• Under supervision , provide training and guidance to other lab personnel in basic perioperative procedures (surgical preparation, sedation, blood collection, anesthesia monitoring)

Research Data and Administrative Functions

• Contribute to the development of sponsor protocols and study reports
• Write, review and update procedural and equipment SOPs and GLP documents as necessary.
• Co-author IACUC study protocols with oversight by the Study Director
• Generate data for preclinical studies in compliance with PTS SOPs and GLP requirements.
• Perform Quality Control (QC) checks on study data in a format structured for study reports and presentations 
• Review scientific journals, abstracts and other research literature to obtain or verify information used in the design and development of protocols, procedures or techniques related to pre-clinical operations
• Under supervision, provide training and guidance to other lab personnel in data QC and SOP training.

Research Operational and Facility Functions

• Prepare OR and other facilities for surgery or study procedures, scheduled tests, experiments and/or operations
• Order supplies, materials and drugs needed to support studies
• Assist with the maintenance of inventory of supplies, equipment, medications and other drugs.
• Clean and sterilize instruments
• Assist with the maintenance of equipment and machines, including calibrations.
• Assist with the preparation of the operating room and other facilities for surgery or study procedures, scheduled tests, experiments and/or operations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Research laboratory environment
• Frequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a lab environment
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection)
• Exposure to glass and other breakable objects
• Exposure to animals