Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

Job Description:

• Perform animal health checks daily involving ABSL-1, 2 and 3 research animals.

• Perform cage change per required frequency based on species involved in ABSL-1, 2 and 3.

• Operate autoclave and cage wash equipment for clean material distribution.

• Process BT-Sure indicators for autoclave performance.

• Provide facility sanitation per required frequency.

• Assist with experimental procedures when appropriate.

• Assist with mouse breeding colonies and maintenance

• Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.

• Prepares quality and safety control measures for the laboratory, such as checks of equipment, temperature control, and documentation of quality improvement projects.

• Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelorâ™s degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted.

Experience:

• Previous work experience in animal research in an academic environment.

• Previous experience with biosafety work in an research animal setting.

Preferred Competencies

• Computer knowledge and skills.

• Strong written, verbal and organizational skills.

• Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

• Willingness to work successfully as a member of a team.

• Ability to work under pressure of scheduled assignments.

• Ability to work on more than one project at one time and meet deadlines.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Working Conditions

• Requires a fair amount of standing at hoods, laboratory/biocontainment and office environment, able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Availability for weekend and holiday schedules.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

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