Research Technician, Implant Team

Champions-Oncology,-Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Champions Oncology seeks a dedicated professional to conduct survival surgical procedures on mice, manage study data in LIMS, and maintain organized lab operations. The role requires handling of samples, tissue collection, and adherence to study protocols in a fast-paced CRO environment.

Responsibilities include weekend/holiday rotation and ensuring accurate data capture while supporting leadership and colleagues to uphold high scientific andethical standards.

Qualifications

• BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field.
• AALAS certification is preferred.
• 2 years of related experience in a contract research animal facility or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform survival surgical procedures on mice, including handling, restrain, anesthesia, surgical heterotopic and orthotopic tumor fragment and tumor cell implantations, euthanasia, tissue collection and tissue cryopreservation.
• Record study data within the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Perform general study preparation and organizational activities, including sample labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
• Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Skills

Team player

Coachable

Honest

Adaptable

Motivated

Positive

Innovative

Open

Nice

Organized

Detail oriented

Process oriented

Follow procedures

Education

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

AALAS certification

Tools

LIMS

Job description

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PRODUCTIVITY EXPECTATIONS:Perform survival surgical procedures on mice, including handling, restrain, anesthesia, surgical heterotopic and orthotopic tumor fragment and tumor cell implantations, euthanasia, tissue collection and tissue cryopreservationRecord study data within the laboratory information management systemRead, understand and adhere to study protocolsPerform general study preparation and organizational activities, including sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organizationWork weekends and holidays on a rotating basisProductivity Expectations: 150 unilateral NUDE PS/day, 60 bilateral NOG warm stock/day; 60 bilateral NOG cryo stock/day. To be attained within 3 months of training completionKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESTEAMN 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. Detailed Oriented.Process Oriented. Eager to follow procedures.Strong Computer Skills.PREFERRED: BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field.PREFERRED: AALAS certificationPREFERRED: 2 years of related experience in contract research animal facility or similar setting.This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary. Champions Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.