Husbandry Technician I, Vivarium Ops

Champions-Oncology,-Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Champions-Oncology, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Husbandry Technician I to support in vivo oncology studies in mice within the Vivarium Operations team in Rockville, MD. The role is full-time with a Monday–Friday schedule and rotating weekend coverage.

The successful candidate will perform cage checks, monitor animal health, and maintain cleanliness while adhering to study protocols. GED is required and ALAT certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• GED is required.
• AALAS ALAT certification preferred.
• 1 year of related experience in a Contract Research Organization or similar research setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cage checks and weekly cage changes.
• Monitor animal health and report health concerns.
• Perform general sanitation on equipment, rooms, and facilities.
• Transport materials, supplies, and waste.
• Assist with surgical staple removal and study randomization.
• Record data in room logs and the LIMS.
• Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
• Organize supplies and keep the lab tidy.
• Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Skills

Team player

Coachable

Honest

Adaptive

Motivated

Positive

Innovative

Open

Nice

Organized

Process oriented

Computer skills

Education

GED

AALAS ALAT certification

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Rockville MD - Rockville, MD 20850Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School / GEDSalary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: BiotechTITLE / CLASSIFICATION: Husbandry Technician I, Vivarium Operations

Reporting Location

Rockville, MD

Reports To

Supervisor Vivarium Ops

Schedule

Mon - Fri 5am or 6am start to 1:30 or 2:30 pm. Rotational weekends - 4 hours for Sat and 4 hours for Sunday, 1 weekend a month.

Primary Objectives

Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Vivarium Operations Husbandry Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily cage checks and weekly cage changes.
• Monitor animal health and report animal health concerns.
• Perform general sanitation on equipment, rooms, and facilities.
• Transport materials, supplies, and waste.
• Assist with surgical staple removal and study randomization.
• Record data within room logs and the laboratory information management system.
• Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
• Perform general preparation and organizational activities, including supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
• Work weekends and holidays on rotating basis.

PRODUCTIVITY EXPECTATIONS: 300 cage checks/hour; 80 cage changes/hour; 90 staple removals/hour. To be attained within 3 months of training completion.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• TEAM PLAYER. Actively and eagerly support leadership and colleagues.
• COACHABLE. Actively solicits feedback. Eager to improve.
• HONEST. Trustworthy. Demonstrates integrity.
• ADAPTABLE. Flexible and open to change. Eager early adopter.
• MOTIVATED. Driven. Proactive and takes the initiative.
• POSITIVE. Compassionate. Empathetic and understanding. Balanced.
• INNOVATIVE. Challenges the status quo. Eager problem solver.
• OPEN. Transparent and communicative. Candid.
• NICE. Kind and respectful. Sincere.
• Organized. Detail oriented.
• Process oriented. Eager to follow procedures.
• Strong computer skills.

Education and Experience

• REQUIRED: GED.
• PLUS: 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 description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.