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Lovelace Biomedical · 1 day ago

Laboratory Animal Sciences Technician II

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Lovelace Biomedical is a research organization seeking a Laboratory Animal Sciences Technician II. The role involves performing various tasks with laboratory animals, assisting in study execution, and maintaining laboratory equipment according to established protocols.

BiotechnologyNon ProfitPharmaceutical

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of tasks following established techniques and procedures

Assist in study execution; collects samples from and administers agents to research animals as IACUC approved studies require

Work with a variety of animal species and tasks will involve both in-vivo and in-vitro procedures

Document laboratory work to acceptable standards and maintain laboratory/medical equipment and supplies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols and regulations

Assist in administrative functions of study execution such as labeling collection tubes and transporting supplies to appropriate area

Qualification

Laboratory techniquesALAT certificationLAT certificationMicrosoft ExcelWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeamworkIndependent work

Required

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years of relevant post high school education (college, university or technical school) in a science curriculum or one (1) to five (5) years of equivalent work experience in a research, commercial or hospital laboratory, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained

Requires strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and other heavy equipment

Pushing, bending, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, outdoor work, working in extremes temperature and humidity

Must be able to wear a respirator and protective clothing or equipment

A Post-offer physical and background check/security clearance are required

Ability to gain and maintain access to Kirtland Air Force base (KAFB) is required

Preferred

Preferred computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook and the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed

ALAT and LAT certification is preferred

Incumbent is encouraged to sit for ALAT and/or LAT within 12 months as a level 2 technician

LAT and/or LATG within the first 24 months is encouraged