DESCRIPTION

Part-time – Up to 30 hours per week, including weekends and holidays as needed
Location – Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts
On-site only
Pay Range - $25 to $50 per hour commensurate with skills & experience
SmartLabs is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Technical Services team. The team offers technical, surgical, imaging, and training capabilities to support our program. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Clear understanding and knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in animal care and research laboratory activities.

• Basic laboratory experience in vivo is required, and in vitro experience will be considered a plus.
• Imaging and surgical experience is highly desired.
• Previous experience in animal handling, sample collection, and necropsies.
• Dosing of animals including PO, SC, IP, IV, IM.
• Prior experience with in-vivo data collection and basic scientific principles is required.
• Basic knowledge of breeding and colony management is preferred.
• Desire to learn new techniques is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and commitment towards achievement of goals
• Attention to detail and the ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work closely with the research staff
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to regularly lift/push, or pull up to 50 pounds

IF YOU’RE A SELF-MOTIVATED, INQUISITIVE SCIENTIST, THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A RAPIDLY GROWING COMPANY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

• You have done this before, can see around the corners, and can see the big picture clearly. You understand the long-term goals of a business at this stage of growth.
• You are both friendly and professional in demeanor, with exceptional interpersonal skills and a great sense of humor.
• You are excited about change and view it as an invitation to stretch and grow.
• You communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• You thrive in a dynamic work environment where policies and procedures are still taking shape.
• You enjoy opportunities to pitch in and help when necessary, even if it means shuffling your own priorities on the fly (again) and stepping outside your job description.
• You’re an analytical thinker; someone who thrives in the use of data to drive decisions AND you know data is not the end all and be all.
• You will be honest and trustworthy; a respected member of the organization who leads by example, and who people enjoy working with. You inspire.

• Perform surgical procedures, conduct imaging studies within our state-of-the-art imaging center to include IVIS Spectrum CT, Echo MRI, and X-ray irradiator, and provide technical support as required
• Conduct in vivo studies, including, but not limited to, basic dosing, blood collection, tissue collection methods, and colony maintenance.
• Work with team members and scientists to coordinate and execute experiments that relate to goals and timelines
• Ensure operational effectiveness of equipment, scheduling of studies, ensuring compliance with applicable animal use protocols and policies, and training
• Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to safety procedures.