Laboratory Research Technician IV

Lab Research Technician will serve as an animal research specialist and will provide husbandry and surgical support for small animal research projects within the Chairman's division of the Department of Surgery. The specialist will work with multiple PI groups to maintain mouse colonies, including weaning, tagging, and genotyping. The incumbent will also be trained in animal surgical procedures (including cecal ligation and puncture, liver ischemia/reperfusion, and hemorrhagic shock) and may be asked to assist with surgeries or to perform as the lead surgeon. This position requires excellent organization skills in order to manage a large animal colony and also to appropriately document surgical procedures and subsequent tissue collection. In addition to coordinating mouse colony management among several principal investigators, the individual will also be responsible for interfacing with surgical residents, students, and other lab personnel to complete support tasks for them as needed. The applicant should be highly motivated to learn, detail-oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.