Research Technologist II - Biologic Resources Laboratory

Research Technologist II

The Research Technologist II provides para-professional support to the veterinary, veterinary technical, and research staff in the care, use, and management of the UIC rodent colony at the Biologic Resources Laboratory (BRL) department. Assistance includes rodent health assessments, treatments, biological sample collection, sentinel health monitoring program, rodent import/exports, technical support, training of research staff, quality assurance, and facility management support.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical health assessments of rodents including rodents administered hazardous agents, maintain health records, and communicate with veterinary, research, and husbandry staff. Perform treatments as deemed necessary by the clinical veterinarians.
• Assess rodents post-operatively and review surgical records to ensure compliance with the institutional perioperative care program.
• Provide training for research staff (including faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate or undergraduate students and technicians) on animal handling, compound administration techniques, and blood or other biological sample collection techniques in rodents.
• Provide technical support to research staff including animal handling and restraint, administration of compounds, and blood or other biological sample collection in rodents, including rodents administered hazardous agents.
• Collect biological samples for sentinel health program testing, exportation of rodents, and facility transfers.
• Assist with coordination of rodent imports and exports under veterinary supervision.
• Provide assistance with facility quality assurance program and assist with facility management and preparation for accreditation site visits and inspections including but not limited to measurement of room ventilation, light intensity, etc.
• Enter billing charges incurred by research or veterinary staff and husbandry supply requests.
• Fill orders for drugs and supplies placed by research staff.
• Perform additional support duties assigned by the clinical veterinarian and participate in special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

A Master's Degree in biological, chemical, or medical sciences (such as biology, pharmacology/toxicology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, physiology, or medical technology) or a closely related field may be substituted for 1 and 2 above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience within an academic laboratory animal research facility preferred.

To Apply:

For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.