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NorthernBio · 3 weeks ago

Senior Research Technician

Olthoff, Muskegon, MI, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$26/hr - $32/hr

3+ years exp

Northern Bio is seeking a Senior Research Technician to engage in drug administration, anesthesia, sample collection, CNS access, and data review. This role involves working closely with Supervisors on training initiatives for technical staff and assessment/implementation of new processes.

Biotechnology

Responsibilities

Perform and assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animal species

Perform animal observations and monitoring to assess animal health during studies

Perform and assist with sample collection; may include but is not limited to blood draws (cephalic, jugular, femoral, ear vein, sublingual, submental, tail vein, subclavian, port, and catheter), CSF collection (lumbar taps, and port/catheter system), CM taps and urine/feces collection

Drug and test article calculations and administration; routes include but not limited to, ocular, topical, tablets, oral gavage, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intrathecal, and intraperitoneal injections

Operate anesthesia machines and use short-term chemical restraint. May include anesthesia monitoring, vital sign monitoring, assessment of anesthetic depth, intubation, extubating, catheter placement and use of patient warming systems

Collect, record, and review data on paper and/or in an electronic laboratory information management system (LIMS) in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Utilize non-aseptic and aseptic technique with surgical site preparation

Perform humane euthanasia as necessary

Perform physical testing such as FOB’s, ECG’s, telemetries, and functional recovery assessments

Proficient in data review and editing for GLP compliance

Serve as Lead Point Technician on studies and maintain/review study books

Be subject matter expert (SME) in animal research functions and train others in tasks related to study functions

May collaborate with supervisor to develop and improve on training expectations and processes for research staff

May collaborate with supervisor to develop new function methods and procedures along with SOP collaboration involvement

Provide leadership and serve as main contact for technical staff in the absence of supervisor

Perform other training or duties as assigned

Qualification

LAT CertificationData review for GLP complianceMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnimal research expertiseMulti-taskingProblem solvingTeam playerTime managementAdaptability