Research Technician I

NorthernBio; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthernBio is seeking a Research Technician I to support basic research functions and facility maintenance, ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate study execution in a busy lab.

You will assist with animal handling, data collection in LIMS, GLP compliance, sample collection, drug administration, and basic anesthesia monitoring, with opportunities to grow in a collaborative operations team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• ALAT certification preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn additional apps.

Responsibilities

• Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animal species.
• Perform animal observations to monitor health and study status.
• Collect and record data in paper and/or LIMS per GLP.
• Introduction to data review for GLP compliance.
• Sample collection including non-sterile scrubs, blood draws, and urine collection.
• Drug administration including eye drops, tablets, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, and calculations.
• Basic anesthesia monitoring including intubation/extubation and warming systems.
• May serve as a secondary Point Technician on a study.
• May assist with animal husbandry, including cleaning, feeding, watering and enrichment.
• Perform other training or duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal handling

Data entry

GLP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Role Summary

The Research Technician I will engage in basic research functions, and facility and equipment maintenance while supporting the larger operations team in completing studies in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animal species.
• Perform animal observations to monitor and assess animal health and monitor the study.
• Collect and record data on paper and/or in an electronic laboratory information management system (LIMS) in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Introduction to data review for GLP compliance.
• Sample collection including, but not limited to, non-sterile scrub of collection sites, blood draws, and urine collections.
• Drug administration including, but not limited to, eye drops, tablets, subcutaneous injections, intramuscular injections, and drug calculations.
• Basic anesthesia monitoring including intubation/extubation and use of animal warming systems.
• May serve as a secondary Point Technician on a study.
• May assist with animal husbandry, including but not limited to cleaning, feeding, watering and enrichment as needed.
• Perform other training or duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum 1 year experience required
• ALAT Certification Preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications

Behavioral Expectations

• Decision Making/Problem-Solving
• Team Player
• Coachable

Special Requirements

• This role works predominately in a laboratory setting. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of and/or exposure to animal tissues and zoonotic organisms.
• Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 respirators.
• Physical activity includes lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing, and ascending a ladder without restriction.
• Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts with short notice.