Husbandry Technician I, Vivarium Ops

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

Job summary

Champions Oncology, Inc. in Rockville, MD is seeking an entry-level Husbandry Technician I to support in vivo oncology research in mice within the Vivarium Operations team.

You will perform daily cage checks, monitor animal health, assist with sanitation, and maintain room logs and lab systems while following study protocols. Weekend work may be required on a rotating basis. GED required; ALAT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• AALAS ALAT certification preferred.
• 1 year of related experience in a biotech/research setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cage checks and weekly cage changes.
• Monitor animal health and report concerns.
• Sanitize equipment, rooms, and facilities.
• Transport materials, supplies, and waste.
• Assist with surgical staple removal and study randomization.
• Record data in room logs and LIMS.
• Read, follow, and adhere to study protocols.
• Organize supplies and maintain laboratory setup.
• Work weekends/holidays on a rotating basis.

Skills

Team player

Coachable

Honest

Adaptable

Motivated

Positive

Innovative

Open

Nice

Organized

Process oriented

Computer skills

Education

High School / GED

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Rockville MD - Rockville, MD 20850

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School / GED

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Biotech

Title / 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.

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