Research Technician I, Necropsy

at  Champions Oncology Inc

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Actively and eagerly support leadership and colleagues.
• Actively solicits feedback. Eager to improve.Trustworthy. Demonstrates integrity.
• Flexible and open to change.
• Proactive and takes the initiative.
• Empathetic and understanding.
• Eager problem solver.
• Transparent and communicative.
• Organized. Detail oriented.
• Process oriented. Eager to follow procedures.
• Strong computer skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field preferred
• AALAS ALAT certification preferred
• 1 year of related experience in a Contract Research Organization or similar research setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Requires manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and repetitive motion.
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the work shift consistent with a typical research laboratory environment and vivarium.
• Must be able to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Routine exposure to odors and chemicals.
• Routine exposure to sharps.
• Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.
  This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.Champions Oncology is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

• Perform end of life technical procedures on mice, including gross necropsy, handling, restraint, anesthesia, euthanasia, blood collection, and tissue collection.
• Process, label, and store samples.
• Record study data within the laboratory information management system.
• Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
• Perform general study preparation and organizational activities, including sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
• Work weekends on a rotating basis
• Work holidays on rotating basis