GRAF Research Coordinator

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Chicago is seeking a GRAF Research Coordinator to support rodent breeding and production, data collection, and analysis for approved PI projects. The role involves working with germ-free and associated animals, conducting interventions, and contributing to compliance with regulatory policies.

Under supervision, you will assist in training staff, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and help maintain colony records while supporting MRI, histology, and related research

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or related animal research field
• AALAS certification or eligibility for LAT level or higher
• Experience in scientific animal research or Gnotobiotics facility
• Prior experience with mouse colony management
• Excellent computer and data entry skills

Responsabilidades

• Maintain breeding and experimental mouse colonies within flexible film isolators
• Prepare materials for experiments involving germ-free or associated animals
• Assist PI group with experimental procedures and data collection
• Conduct weekly fecal culture setups and health monitoring
• Assist with training and supervision of research staff and students
• Support facility maintenance and administrative tasks for the GRAF

Descripción del empleo

Department BSD ARC - GRAF

About the Department The Animal Resources Center (ARC) at The University of Chicago supports animal research by ensuring humane care and proper use of all laboratory animals. It oversees all research animals on campus, manages six facilities and a business office, and includes husbandry, maintenance, operations, veterinary care, and finance/administration. ARC is part of the Office of Shared Research Facilities, which also manages BSD core facilities.

Job Summary

The job performs routine laboratory data collection and analysis to support clinical research, and assists in specialty research involving animals, MRI technologies, histology, among others. The GRAF Research Coordinator’s main duty is providing rodent colony breeding/production and technical support for research projects for Principal Investigators (PI) including maintaining mouse colonies within flexible film isolators, setting up and performing experiments. Under indirect supervision, this position performs moderately complex animal-related duties and tasks such as gavage, injections, breeding schemes, tissue harvest, etc. Collects, maintains and analyzes data. In addition, the GRAF Research Coordinator helps monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. This position may coordinate the work of research support staff and students and may provide PI training. Shared weekend rotation for animal health check coverage with a large group of staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain breeding and experimental mouse colonies within flexible film isolators (includes tag, tail, wean and colony status records).
• Prepare materials for experimental procedures with germ free and ex-germ free 'associated' animals.
• Perform experimental interventions with germ free and ex-germ free 'associated' animals and assist Principal Investigator group to perform experiments within the facility.
• Perform weekly fecal specimen culture set-ups and monitoring.
• Perform health checks and health observations.
• Assist with training PI group and other research personnel working in the GRAF.
• Assist with advanced procedures which may include anesthesia and surgery.
• Assist with facility maintenance, isolator tasks, and facility operations (equipment and supply preparation) and administrative support to the Technical Director of the GRAF.
• Under guidance and direction, analyzes clinical samples and specimens and reports results.
• Prepares specimens for examination, and looks for abnormalities using automated equipment, and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests simultaneously.
• Has general awareness of safety, quality control, and quality assurance procedures.
• Maintains quality and safety control measures for the laboratory.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR in a field relevant to animal research being conducted.
• Experience: Experience in scientific animal research setting or experience in a Gnotobiotics facility.
• Previous work experience in an academic environment and biomedical research.
• Prior experience working with mouse colony management.
• Licenses and Certifications: AALAS certification or eligibility for certification at LAT level or higher.

Preferred Competencies

• Computer knowledge and skills such as Word, Excel and other basic programs.
• Excellent written/verbal skills, must be detailed oriented.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to work successfully as a member of a team, ability to communicate effectively with faculty, graduate students and various administrative offices at all levels of the University, ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.
• Decision making and problem-solving skills and capacity to handle multiple tasks in a short amount of time.

Working Conditions

Involves a combination of mobility between facilities, work in a biological safety cabinet, and time spent in stationary positions, including standing or sitting while performing assigned duties, as well as periods of seated, computer-based work. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

Job Family Research Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required Yes Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Hourly FLSA Status Non-Exempt Pay Range $24.04 - $33.65

Benefits Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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