Senior In Vivo Infection Research Technician

John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Job summary

The Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) at Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Senior Animal Technician Specialist to conduct highly specialized experiments using small animal models (rodents and rabbits) of infection in BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities, providing technical support for the ABLS-2/3 labs.

You will perform research operations, prepare pathogen cultures, assist in immune response analysis, and conduct assays (qPCR, ELISA, Western blot).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science and experience in infectious diseases.
• Comprehensive knowledge in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
• Excellent organization and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are critical.
• FBI and CJIS Security Risk Assessment clearance required.
• Must retain clearance to work with Select Agents and be enrolled in the Select Agent Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and technical operations on projects involving bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens.
• Prepare BSL-2 and BSL-3 pathogen cultures.
• Assist in analysis of host immune response using flow cytometry and immunological methods.
• Conduct assays such as real-time PCR, ELISA, and Western blots.
• Set up, maintain, sterilize, and decontaminate infection and lab equipment.
• Train new personnel in high containment lab practices and animal studies.
• Ensure staff training and adherence to CDI compliance standards and regulations.

Skills

Infectious diseases experience

Microbiology knowledge

Immunology knowledge

Molecular biology knowledge

Biochemistry knowledge

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

FBI/CJIS clearance process

Select Agent Program clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant science

Job description

The Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) at Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Senior Animal Technician Specialist to conduct highly specialized experiments using small animal models (rodents and rabbits) of infection in BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities, providing technical support for the ABLS-2/3 labs.

You will perform research operations, prepare pathogen cultures, assist in immune response analysis, and conduct assays (qPCR, ELISA, Western blot).