Temporary Cardiac Research Lab Technician (Part-Time)

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Louisville's Health Sciences Center is seeking a part-time, temporary animal care technician. The role involves caring for animals ordered for cardiac experiments and identifying PCR-confirmed C5-deleted mice in heart tissue, with regular updates to the principal investigator.

Responsibilities include collaboration with the team, maintaining breeding records, and ensuring accurate communication.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with computers and able to communicate well in writing and speech.
• Experience managing breeding of a murine colony.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals ordered from Jackson Laboratories for future cardiac experiments.
• Identify by PCR mutant mice that have deletion of C5 in heart tissue.
• Communicate progress regularly with the PI and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Computers

Communication

Murine breeding

Job description

University of Louisville's Health Sciences Center is seeking a part-time, temporary animal care technician. The role involves caring for animals ordered for cardiac experiments and identifying PCR-confirmed C5-deleted mice in heart tissue, with regular updates to the principal investigator.

Responsibilities include collaboration with the team, maintaining breeding records, and ensuring accurate communication.