GRAF Research Coordinator - Rodent Colony & Data

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Animal Resources Center (ARC) in Chicago seeks a GRAF Research Coordinator to manage rodent colonies, support PI projects, and perform routine data collection and analysis for clinical research. Responsibilities include breeding, experimental procedures, and health monitoring within specialized isolators.

The role involves training, compliance with institutional and federal policies, and occasional weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintain breeding and experimental mouse colonies within flexible film isolators.
• Prepare materials for experimental procedures with germ free and ex-germ free animals.
• Perform interventions and assist PI group with experiments in the facility.
• Conduct weekly fecal specimen culture set-ups and monitoring.
• Perform health checks and health observations.
• Assist with training PI group and other research personnel.
• Assist with advanced procedures including anesthesia and surgery.

Skills

Mouse colony management

Animal care

Laboratory data collection

Gavaging and injections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

Bachelor’s degree in field relevant to animal research

Tools

Excel

Word

AALAS certification

Job description

The University of Chicago's Animal Resources Center (ARC) in Chicago seeks a GRAF Research Coordinator to manage rodent colonies, support PI projects, and perform routine data collection and analysis for clinical research. Responsibilities include breeding, experimental procedures, and health monitoring within specialized isolators.

The role involves training, compliance with institutional and federal policies, and occasional weekend coverage.