- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Pasadena
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Job Summary
The Research Technician will maintain animal breeding colonies with capability to manage complex genetics and assist in animal experiments. This is a full-time position, with time split 50/50 between labs. Reliability is a must as some responsibilities are time critical. The successful candidate will be required to work some weekends.
Essential Job Duties
- Performing sterile technique and basic molecular biology (DNA preps, PCR).
- Keeping weekly mouse inventory, coordinating and working with lab members on mouse breeding.
- Genotyping: sample collection, DNA purification, PCR reactions, restriction digests, and gels.
- Assisting in animal experimentation.
- Maintaining mouse colony: managing breeders, performing analyses and computational tracking of complex genotypes.
- Working with animal facility staff to coordinate animal colony activities.
- Keeping inventory of critical animal-related supplies.
- Working with lab personnel for problem-solving.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in science and lab experience.
- High integrity and professionalism, including reliability and excellent communication skills.
- Significant experience with animals (mice).
- Ability to accurately make common lab solutions.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to work on weekends as needed.
- Willing to learn new techniques from laboratory personnel.
- Team player.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of tissue culture techniques is a plus.
- Skilled at strategic thinking to support complex mouse breeding plans.
- Knowledge of basic genetics.
Required Documents
- Resume
