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The Mind Research Network · 1 day ago

Research Technologist

US-NM-Albuquerque

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Mind Research Network is seeking a Research Technologist to assist in study execution and manage laboratory tasks. The role involves collecting samples from research animals, documenting laboratory work, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalNon Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assists in study execution; collects samples from and administers agents to research animals in accordance with IACUC standards with a large focus on necropsy on multiple species

Participation in other pathology and study specific related duties (tissue collection, trimming, specimen processing and management, etc.) will be required

Involves preparing various study supplies for the rest of the team, including label making and labeling, helping ensure we do not run out of supply stock, and handling samples post-collection, including shipping samples, transferring samples, and archiving samples

Documents laboratory work to very high, accepted standards and maintains laboratory/medical equipment and supplies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols and regulations

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

Completes moderately complex work assignments as well as documenting laboratory work and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, and performing all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned

Qualification

Laboratory techniquesSample collectionMicrosoft OfficeDocumentation standardsCommunication skillsTeamworkIndependent work

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline or with comparable course work; 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

Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed

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

Work is performed in a wet laboratory environment

Will operate standard laboratory equipment

Will frequently stand, walk, sit, perform lab- and desk-based computer tasks

Perform laboratory techniques requiring grasping/pipetting/hand dexterity

Perform repetitive motions and occasionally lift objects that weigh up to 50 pounds

Will wear personal protective equipment which may include a respirator

May work in close proximity to an environment containing research animals