SALARY GRADE

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary for this position at the time of its posting. The starting wage rate is $19.41 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.
Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

QUALIFICAITONS

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 3 years of related experience required or associate’s degree in an approved Biotechnology program and 2 to 4 years of related experience required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in molecular biology, cell culture, mouse colony maintenance, and parts thereof for focused cellular analysis.
• Experience performing survival surgeries in mice and/or larger animal models, like pigs, and post-surgical care would be a plus.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment for electrophysiological recordings, including recording brainstem response to external stimulus.
• Must demonstrate compliance with Animal Resource Center (ARC) policies and procedures and compliance with regulations of the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service Policy, AAALAC guidelines and other applicable regulatory guidelines for animal research.
• Must always handle animals with care and respect and demonstrate compassion for animals and dedication to Animal Resource Center mission.
• Previous experience working with animals preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
• Good organizational skills. Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must follow instructions, guidelines, and protocols to perform lab duties and experiments.
• Ability to develop data calculation spreadsheets using Excel for various procedures.
• Ability to perform drug studies to help direct therapies.
• Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.
• Ability to meet consistent attendance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and carry out projects in accordance with general plans. Assist with mouse husbandry, including monitoring, setting breeding, weaning, and collecting samples. (10%)
• Conduct a series of experiments to supply scientific information as part of a larger project. Perform therapeutic pre-clinical investigation in animal models of hearing loss. Carryout out studies in mice to evaluate short-term and long-term efficacy of small molecule drugs to mitigate hearing loss in mouse models. (25%)
• May assist in developing improved techniques, projection methods or procedures. Assist with electrophysiological recordings to assess hearing in mice, including recording brainstem response to external sound stimulus. (15%)
• Collect and analyze data. Assist with survival surgeries and tissue harvest from mice for evaluation of drug delivery. (15%)
• Under limited supervision, conduct current molecular biology and protein analysis protocols, including but not limited to isolation and analyses of nucleic acids and protein-protein interactions using cell culture and other in vitro methodologies. (15%)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and train lower-level technicians, students or ENT residents doing research in the lab.