Research Technologist

Research Technologist - Necropsy

The Research Technologist assists in study execution; collects samples from and administers agents to research animals in accordance with IACUC standards with a large focus on necropsy on multiple species.  Participation in other pathology and study specific related duties (tissue collection, trimming, specimen processing and management, etc.) will be required.  

Documents laboratory work to very high, accepted standards and maintains laboratory/medical equipment and supplies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols and regulations.  The successful candidate will assist in administrative functions of study execution such as labeling collection tubes and transporting supplies to appropriate area.

Individual will complete moderately complex work assignments as well as documenting laboratory work and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, and performing all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline or with comparable course work; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.

Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.  Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.

Ability to gain and maintain access to Kirtland Air Force base (KAFB) is required.