Animal Technician; Colony & Research Support | Laboratory of Lymphocyte Dynamics

Organization Overview

The Laboratory of Lymphocyte Dynamics, led by Dr. Gabriel

D. Victora, studies the basic biology of how antibodies are generated in response to infection and immunization. This includes the evolutionary process of affinity maturation in germinal centers, which is essential to improve antibodies' powerful targeting capabilities, and the dynamics with which the diversity of antibody responses are pruned and focused on subsequent exposures.

The Laboratory of Lymphocyte Dynamics, led by Gabriel Victora, seeks an Animal Technician to support rodent colony operations and general laboratory activities in a collaborative research environment of approximately 20 members.

This is a full-time, on-site position intended for individuals interested in a long-term technical role supporting animal research and laboratory operations. The position combines hands‑on work in the mouse colony with routine laboratory support tasks.

Animal Colony Support

• Perform weaning, ear tagging/clipping, and blood collection as requested by investigators via cage card instructions
• Assist with breeding setup and maintenance, following guidelines established by the Principal Investigator
• Maintain colony organization, including cage labeling and animal identification
• Observe animal health and report concerns to veterinary staff as appropriate
• Assist with tissue collection for genotyping and sample organization

Colony Data Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date colony records
• Support use of colony management software such as Soft Mouse or similar systems
• Assist with data entry, verification, and lineage tracking
• Work with lab members to ensure consistency in colony tracking practices

Laboratory Support

• Prepare and maintain common reagents and buffers
• Assist with routine laboratory techniques, including PCR setup for genotyping and basic sample preparation
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of shared laboratory spaces
• Monitor and restock laboratory supplies

Operations & Compliance

• Coordinate with the animal facility regarding colony needs and logistics
• Assist with ordering and inventory management for lab and animal‑related supplies
• Follow institutional policies and procedures, including animal care and use (IACUC), biosafety, and laboratory safety requirements
• Support onboarding of new lab members on basic lab and colony procedures, as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Willingness to work with and learn rodent handling and care in a research environment
• Ability to follow established protocols with accuracy and consistency
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Demonstrated reliability and a desire to build a long‑term career within a research environment, with an anticipated commitment of two or more years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree preferred
• Prior experience working with animals, in a laboratory, or in a related hands‑on environment

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Min: USD $42,500.00/Yr.

Max: USD $46,000.00/Yr.