GRAF Research Specialist

* Maintain breeding and experimental mouse colonies within flexible film isolators, (includes tag, tail, wean and colony status records).
* Prepare materials for experimental procedures with germ free and ex-germ free 'associated' animals.
* Perform experimental interventions with germ free and ex-germ free 'associated' animals and assist Principal Investigator group to perform experiments within the facility.
* Perform weekly fecal specimen culture set-ups and monitoring.
* Perform health checks and health observations.
* Assist with training PI group and other research personnel working in the GRAF.
* Assist with advanced procedures which may include anesthesia and surgery.
* Assist with facility maintenance, isolator tasks, and facility operations (equipment and supply  preparation) and administrative support to the Technical Director of the GRAF.
* Under guidance and direction, analyzes clinical samples and specimens and reports results. Prepares specimens for examination, and looks for abnormalities using automated equipment, and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests simultaneously.
* Has general awareness of safety, quality control, and quality assurance procedures. Maintains quality and safety control measures for the laboratory.
* Performs other related work as needed.
* Two years of experience in a scientific animal research setting OR experience in a Gnotobiotics facility.
* Previous work experience in an academic environment and biomedical research.
* Prior experience working with mouse colony management.
* Computer knowledge and skills.
* Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.
* Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
* Knowledge of regulatory compliance.
* Willingness to work successfully as a member of a team, ability to communicate effectively with faculty, graduate students and various administrative offices at all levels of the University, ability to prioritize.
* Ability to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.
* Decision making skills and ability to work under pressure of frequent deadlines.
* Capacity to handle multiple tasks in a short amount of time.
* Must be detailed and organized and respect confidentiality.
* Ability to analyze and solve problems.
* Requires a fair amount of walking between facilities, also entails standing or sitting at biological safety cabinets and isolators in facility or laboratory.
* Also entails sitting for computer-based work in an office environment.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

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