• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $46,529.36 - $46,529.36

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the PI, the Technician A will provide basic research support and perform a wide variety of procedures pertaining to characterization of different knock-out and transgenic models of cancer and metabolic diseases.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive mouse breeding
• Perform phenotyping and genotyping
• Maintain laboratory records
• Order lab supplies and maintain lab equipment
• Assist with lab meetings and related communication
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college or a completed A.A. program with an emphasis in chemistry, biology or physics or a completed animal husbandry program
• One year of related experience, or equivalent in education, training and experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Enthusiasm for scientific research 

Preferred Qualifications

• Animal handling experience
• Familiarity with DNA extraction and PCR

Other Requirements

• The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made.
• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Work with laboratory animals
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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