Research Technician I, Study Services

Champions Oncology, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Champions Oncology, Inc. is seeking a Research Technician I for the Study Services team in Rockville, MD. You will support in vivo oncology research in mice, performing procedures, data collection, and ensuring protocol compliance.

The role requires careful attention to detail, strong teamwork, and the ability to work weekends on a rotating basis. A background in animal science or related biology is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree preferred in a related life sciences field.
• AALAS ALAT certification preferred.
• At least 1 year of related CRO or research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-life mouse procedures: handling, restraint, measurements, dosing, blood collection, and euthanasia.
• Record study data in the laboratory information management system.
• Read and follow study protocols and prepare study materials.
• Maintain lab organization, label samples, stock supplies.
• Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Skills

Team player

Coachable

Honest

Adaptable

Motivated

Positive

Innovative

Open

Nice

Organized

Detail oriented

Process oriented

Strong computer skills

Education

BS in Animal Science / Biology / Pharmacology

AALAS ALAT certification

1 year CRO/research experience

Job description

TITLE: Research Technician I, Study Services
REPORTING LOCATION: Rockville, MD
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Study Services
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Study Services Team.
Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform in-life technical procedures on mice, including handling, restraint, body weight measurement, tumor volume measurement with calipers or imaging device, compound administration, blood collection, and euthanasia.
• 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

• 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.