Animal Technician , Innovative Genomics Institute

Animal Technician (SRA III), Innovative Genomics Institute

Oversees operations of the laboratory's mouse colony, including animal husbandry, genotyping, protocol management, and budget tracking. Contributes to the design and execution of in vivo CRISPR/Cas9 experiments, including delivery method development, molecular and behavioral analyses, and evaluation of treatment efficacy and safety. Performs advanced laboratory procedures such as surgeries, injections, flow cytometry, sequencing, and histological analysis. Manages laboratory budgets and procurement, ensures compliance with safety and animal care regulations, and coordinates staff training and inspections.

Collaborates with researchers on experimental planning, data analysis, and preparation of publications and presentations.

The first review date for this job is 12/31/2025. For full consideration, please apply by 01/05/2026.

• Responsible for overseeing all operations of the lab's mouse colony including basic animal husbandry and genotyping of mice, managing logistical amendments to animal use protocols, and assisting to ensure operational budget for the colony stays balanced.
• Contributes intellectually and technically to the design of animal-based experiments for in vivo CRISPR/Cas9 treatment platforms. This includes development of methods to deliver CRISPR systems, molecular and cellular analysis of efficacy and safety of treatments, and animal behavioral characterization during treatment.
• Oversees and coordinates the testing of genome editing-based therapeutics in mice.
• Assists and leads multiple projects, taking initiative on process improvement efforts, and contributing to a collaborative research environment.
• Consults with academic supervisors or professional researchers on the nature and objectives of the research project or instructional design goals.
• Perform precise surgeries and injections. Perform molecular (flow cytometry, sequencing, Western blotting) and histological analyses of tissue following treatment.
• Conduct animal behavioral assays.
• Manages laboratory budget and provides forecasting of future expenditure.
• Maintains research endeavors with collaborators and lab personnel to ensure project objectives and timelines are achieved.
• Ensures regulatory compliance relative to safety in small to medium or single facility; provides for staff training in equipment use and safety protocols;
  Assist with compliance paperwork.
• Assisting with protocol renewals and safety inspections.
• Performs laboratory research / instruction inventory planning and purchasing.
• Lab support duties include autoclaving waste and ordering and restocking supplies.
• Ensures that specimen collections and equipment are maintained properly.
• Collect, analyze and present data during regular lab team meetings.
• Contributes towards articles for publication in scientific journals or for presentations at conferences or symposiums.

• A minimum of three years of experience in an academic laboratory setting.
• Experience with sterile tissue culture techniques, PCR, basic lab maintenance duties, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with lab automation, knowledge of material and information tracking in large scale experiments.
• Significant experience with mouse handling, coordinating breeding strategies, and genotyping transgenic mice.
• Solid interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff.
• Experience performing small animal surgery and injections, including intravenous injection via tail vein.
• Experience with blood sampling.
• Experience with stereotaxic surgery for compound injection/cannula implantation.
• Experience with intraosseous (IO) infusion.
• Experience with mouse models of genetic disease is required and experience working with humanized mice.
• Experience with mouse necropsy.
• Skilled in histological analysis of tissue including immunohistochemistry.
• Skilled in confocal microscopy techniques.
• Skilled in administering anesthesia/analgesia to small animals.
• 3‑years (cumulative) experience working in a biology research lab.
• Bachelor's degree in the…