Research Technician

Posting Details

Department Name :: 35322-Med-Developmental Biology
Job Classification :: Research Technician III
Position number :: 0127755
Working Title :: Research Technician
Assignment Category :: Regular, Full-Time
Hiring Range :: $21,828.00 - $34,644.00

Campus Other (Specify Below)

If other campus or on campus, please specify
Lawrenceville
Rangos Research Center  

Job Type Staff

Percent of Effort 

100

Position Description

The Department of Developmental Biology is seeking a research technician whose responsibilities include genotyping by PCR, in situ hybridization of embryonic mouse samples, skeletal preparations, among other biological assays. This position will be involved with the maintenance of a large scale mutagenesis screen, which includes a significant amount of mouse handling and husbandry.

Education Required
Baccalaureate

Overall Related Experience Level Required
1-2 years experience

Scheduled Work Hours
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Research Technician

Posting Details

Department Name :: 35322-Med-Developmental Biology
Job Classification :: Research II
Position number :: 0127256
Working Title :: Research Technician
Assignment Category :: Regular, Full-Time
Hiring Range :: To be determined based on qualifications.

Campus Other (Specify Below)

If other campus or on campus, please specify
Lawrenceville
Rangos Research Center  

Job Type Staff

Percent of Effort

 100

Position Description

A technician is required to assist with handling mice in a large mouse breeding colony. This will entail setting up matings, checking for matings with plug checks, following pregnancies and deliveries, and tracking and collecting newborn pups. In addition, the technician will also be responsible for weaning and tagging of mice, tail cutting for genotyping, and taking regular inventory of the colony colony. All tasks performed at the colony are to be logged into an online database, including matings, plug checks, deliveries, weanings, as well as results of genotyping analysis. Occasional weekend work is required. The candidate must be organized and detail oriented, meticulous, and self-motivated. A high school diploma required, and advance training with previous experience in animal husbandry highly desirable.

Education Required
Baccalaureate

Overall Related Experience Level Required
1-2 years experience

Additional Education and/or Experience Essential to the Position
Previous experience working with animals is beneficial.

Scheduled Work Hours
Work Schedule to Vary

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