Animal Research Technician
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 9, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Molecular Microbiology & Immunology Department seeks an Animal Research Technician who is needed to assist in the management of the daily operations of a gnotobiotic mouse facility serving the needs of multi-disciplinary researchers on the Johns Hopkins campus. The individual will maintain, organize and keep records ongerm freemouse colonies being used for biomedical research within flexible film and isocage gnotobiotic isolators. Role also involves animal weighing, performance of daily health checks, tail biopsies, ear notching or tagging, collection of blood, feces or urine, injections, administration of special diets and/or medications and assisting research personnel with termination of experiments.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintains records on animal location, care and facility environmental conditions.
- Perform facility maintenance, including cleaning, sanitization and sterilization of laboratory surfaces, equipment and supplies as scheduled.
- Receives and maintains adequate stock of animal care and research supplies.
- Follows and regularly evaluates facility procedures, equipment, and physical areas to optimize animal welfare, personnel safety, and the conduct of research as needed.
- Follow standard operation procedures and policies, communicates with facility manager and director about needed modifications
- Interacts with veterinary staff as needed to ensure animal welfare. Provides training to faculty, staff, post docs, students, and visiting scientists as needed.
- May be required to carry a cellphone and be on call after hours.
Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or related field.
- Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications:
-
Experience in mouse colony
maintenance, in vivo models, handling and dosing of rodents and
rodent necropsy is desired
Some related
post-undergraduate work experience preferred.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong technical and communication skills; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with sterile technique, basic microbiology and PCR preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a research environment with individuals of varying educational and professional backgrounds (e.g., Animal Technicians, Veterinarians, Research Technicians, and Principal Investigators), a positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team are crucial.
- Demonstrated effective problem solving.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Classified Title: Animal Research Technician
Role/Level/Range:
ACRO40/E/02/CD
Starting Salary Range: $16.26 - $22.35/hr (commensurate with
experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fri
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: W Harry
Feinstone Dpt Molec Mblgy Imlgy
Personnel area: School of
Public Health
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm
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