Eagle Integrated Services, LLC (EIS) is seeking a Laboratory/Research Technician specializing in physiological/pharmacological research with NHP and Swineto support the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD).
Position Responsibilities:
- Workday monitoring of animalresearch subjects in support of USAMRICD for experimental studies.
- Handle animals to include restraint, health and behavior evaluation, weight tracking, and administration of pharmaceutical and chemical compounds.
- Assist in pre-surgical, surgical, and post-surgical procedures necessary for implant of telemetry or related devices to monitor physiological parameters in small animal subjects.
- Habituate test animals to behavioral equipment and restraint devices.
- Perform daily data collection and notebook entries and daily reports to the PI; record and maintain integrity of all digital and physical laboratory data following good documentation practices.
- Procure, organize and follow OEM guidance all laboratory animals, supplies and equipment to ensure project milestones are met.
- Perform physiological monitoring, as required.
- Ensure the quality of procedures and data and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Schedule and execute experimental procedures to include test drug preparation, blood sampling and physiological monitoring.
- Perform solubility studies of various therapeutic compounds of interest; assess animal health and behavior for safety and efficacy of novel candidate therapeutic compounds following administration by intramuscular, subcutaneous or intravenous routes; record findings in laboratory notebooks during or immediately following the experiments.
- Perform behavioral testing (e.g., open field, rotarod, and shuttle box assays).
- Perform blood collection from tail vein, perfusion, and tissue dissection.
- Perform immunohistochemical staining on tissue samples and microscopic analysis using various software.
- Assist in the development of research protocols, amendments and experimental design; conduct research in accordance with all safety, surety, security standards, IACUC policies and governing SOPs; prepare and maintain a clean, safe work environment of laboratory and animal space to include proper disposal of potentially hazardous animal and laboratory waste products; communicate dynamic protocol requirements to team members, collaborators, and support personnel; assist with compilation and analysis of data for use in reports, presentations and manuscripts.
Education/Experience:
- Biological sciences degree (e.g., biology, neuroscience, psychopharmacology) or Psychology degree
Minimum Experience/ Training Requirements:
- Knowledge of pharmacology and neuroscience and applied medical defense research
- Experience executing animal use protocols
- Experience handling small animals (rats preferred), or 1+ years in animal or husbandry research
- Experience with Excel, Prism, DSI hardware and software
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Adaptability to new research team/project assignment per organizational needs
Background/Security:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- An active DoD Interim SECRET Security Clearance is required
Benefits:
- paid holidays
- paid time off including sick and vacation leave
- medical
- dental and vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- short and long term disability
- company paid life insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement