Lead Research Technician: Animal Studies & Training

NorthernBio; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthernBio is seeking a Senior Research Technician to perform drug administration, anesthesia, sample collection, and data review within GLP-compliant studies. The role includes mentoring technicians and collaborating with Supervisors on training initiatives and process improvements.

The incumbent will lead technical staff in the absence of supervision, develop SME expertise, and participate in physiological testing such as FOBs and ECGs, while supporting animal husbandry as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years preferred; 4 years' experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animal species.
• Perform animal observations and monitoring to assess animal health throughout study duration.
• Collect and record data on paper and/or in a LIMS in accordance with GLP.
• Proficiency in data review for GLP compliance.
• Sample collection including blood draws and urine collections.
• Drug administration including injections and calculations.
• Anesthesia monitoring with intubation/extubation and warming systems.
• Serve as Lead Point Technician on research studies.
• Provide leadership and may serve as main contact for technical staff in the absence of supervisor.
• Work towards becoming SME in animal research functions and train others in related tasks.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and mentor Research Technicians to develop skills.
• Involved with physical testing such as FOBs and ECGs.
• May assist with animal husbandry and enrichment as needed.
• Perform other training or duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Data review

GLP compliance

Training

LIMS data entry

Animal handling

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

NorthernBio is seeking a Senior Research Technician to perform drug administration, anesthesia, sample collection, and data review within GLP-compliant studies. The role includes mentoring technicians and collaborating with Supervisors on training initiatives and process improvements.

The incumbent will lead technical staff in the absence of supervision, develop SME expertise, and participate in physiological testing such as FOBs and ECGs, while supporting animal husbandry as needed.