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.