Research Technician I, Necropsy

Champions Oncology, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Champions Oncology, Inc. is seeking a Research Technician I for Necropsy Services in Rockville, MD. You will perform end-of-life procedures on mice, handle and collect tissues, and manage samples within a laboratory setting as part of a necropsy team.

The role requires strict adherence to study protocols, accurate data recording, and the ability to work weekends/holidays on a rotating basis in a vibrant research environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field.
• AALAS ALAT certification may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform end of life technical procedures on mice, including gross necropsy, handling, restraint, anesthesia, euthanasia, blood collection, and tissue collection.
• Process, label, and store samples.
• Record study data within the laboratory information management system.
• Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
• Perform general study preparation and organizational activities, including sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
• Work weekends and holidays on rotating basis.

Skills

Team player

Coachable

Honest

Adaptable

Motivated

Positive

Innovative

Open

Nice

Organized

Process oriented

Strong computer skills

Education

BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field

AALAS ALAT certification

Job description

Title / Classification: Research Technician I, Necropsy Services

Reporting Location: Rockville, MD

Reports To: Supervisor, Necropsy Services

Primary Objectives: Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Necropsy Services Team.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform end of life technical procedures on mice, including gross necropsy, handling, restraint, anesthesia, euthanasia, blood collection, and tissue collection.
• Process, label, and store samples.
• Record study data within the laboratory information management system.
• Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
• Perform general study preparation and organizational activities, including sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
• Work weekends and holidays on rotating basis.

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

• PREFERRED: BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field.
• PREFERRED: 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.