LAR Breeding Technician

at  North Carolina State University

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive knowledge in rodent colony management, procedures, and training for PIs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clientele, faculty, and supervisor.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs.
• Prior professional experience in mouse colony management.
• Experience with inventory control and maintenance.
• Ability to work with many different species of research and lab animals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered RVT OR LATG

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

This position will act as a veterinary assistant and provide skilled nursing care for laboratory animals undergoing anesthesia and surgery with minimal supervision. This technician should be well-versed in rodent colony management, procedures, and training for PIs.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain transgenic mouse colony (genotyping, husbandry, mouse ordering, interacting with vet techs, database management).
• Perform various experimental procedures, including phenotyping the mice, tissue harvesting and preparation, anesthesia administration, and tissue sectioning.
• Keep track of drug inventories for sedatives and anesthetics and maintain detailed logs of usage and disposal of controlled substances. Assist with data analysis.
• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook. Engage in laboratory research by performing complex lab and research-related service tasks.
• Support the development, design, and conduct of increasingly complex research projects.
• Perform complex tasks independently and adapt methods and procedures to meet research needs.
• Complete specialized treatments in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Work proactively to keep patients clean and comfortable.
• Maintain a clean working environment to ensure Infectious Disease standards are followed, and infection is not spread.
• Handle all medical/biological and infectious waste appropriately.
• Follow all radiation safety, OSHA, IACUC, USDA, AAALAC, and Environmental Health and Safety standards.