Research Technician I, Study Services
Champions Oncology
- Rockville, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform in-life technical procedures on mice, including handling, restraint, body weight measurement, tumor volume measurement with calipers or imaging device, compound administration, blood collection, and euthanasia.
- Record study data within the laboratory information management system.
- Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
- Perform general study preparation and organizational activities, including sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
- Work weekends and holidays on rotating basis.
- 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.
- PREFERRED: BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field.
- PREFERRED: AALAS ALAT certification.
- PREFERRED: 1 year of related experience in a Contract Research Organization or similar research setting
- 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.