Independently perform day to day laboratory research activities
such as: general housekeeping, daily observations of animal health;
collection of cultures and biological specimens for diagnostic
testing and monitoring of animal health; diagnostic molecular
(ELISA), bacteriological, or biological assays; breeding
colonization processes; irradiation of blood products; and
executing biochemical or hematopoietic procedures such as: bone
marrow aspirations, complete blood count, white cell differential,
electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, PCR and DNA extractions,
etc.; and may require performing psychological enrichment of
certain species.
Performs laboratory animal support activities such as surgical,
anesthesia, enrichment, diagnostics, good laboratory practice,
internal-medical and biohazardous research and may contribute to
the design of related activities.
Administer day-to-day laboratory operations including
monitoring and advise on the budget, ensuring quality control and
safety compliance, developing policies and procedures, and ordering
supplies including the identification of supply sources. Maintain
proper operation of research equipment, ensuring proper operation
records, cleaning, ordering of required components and
explaining/resolving technical issues.
Conduct library research and participates in editing and
preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations and computer
graphics for publication. Contribute to the preparation of journal
articles and grant proposals. Presents research findings.
Prepare materials for research studies, including sample
collection kits and research documents.
Assist in the training of undergraduate and graduate students,
post-doctoral, international fellows, and/or junior technical
personnel in the performance of a variety of laboratory
techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in biology, agriculture,
veterinary science, biochemistry, chemistry, or field of study
related to the animal science.
- Experience: Three (3) years of experience working with
animals in a research laboratory setting or in an animal hospital
is preferred, including two (2) years in the relevant research
specialization in rodent/multi-species clinical
evaluation/procedures.
- Supervisory Experience: N/A
- Certification/Licensure: Registered Laboratory Animal
Technologist (RLATg), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), or
Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certifications preferred.
- Other: Except for qualifications established by law,
additional related experience and formal education in which one has
gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full
performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the
education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with
30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of
related experience. In instances where specific education and/or
experience is required only directly related education and/or
experience may be substituted.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable
requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of
applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate
both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work
cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to
demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values
of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and
Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
HIRING RANGE: $66,000 - $73,000, commensurate with education
and experience.
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qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race,
color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or
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