Research Technician I, Study Services

TITLE / CLASSIFICATION: Research Technician I, Study Services / Non-exempt Position

REPORTING LOCATION: Rockville, MD

REPORTS TO: Manager, 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.
• PRODUCTIVITY EXPECTATIONS: 40 activities/hour worked. To be attained within 3 months of training completion.
• PROMOTION ELIGIBILITY: Promotion to Research Technician II, Study Services, requires performance of 50 activities/hour worked for at least 6 months and quarterly PMP rating in Quality and Productivity of 4 or higher, with no PMP ratings of 1.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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 OR completion of the Champions Oncology Laboratory Animal Science & Research Apprenticeship Program in lieu of experience.
• REQUIRED: Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification required within 1 year of hire. Training provided by Champions Oncology.

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 job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.