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Animal Laboratory Technician - Foster Lab

Employer
University of North Dakota
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Salary
Salary based upon experience.

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Industry
Agriculture
Role
Mechanic/Technician
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Position Information:

Description

The Laboratory Technician will provide laboratory-specific assistance required for the function and maintenance of the Foster laboratory. Such assistance includes general and technical support in biomedical research, animal husbandry and laboratory compliance bookkeeping.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities .

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here !

Duties & Responsibilities

  • General and technical support for a biomedical research laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Sciences
    • Make laboratory solutions and keep them stocked and/or filled
    • Maintain laboratory space, labware, and equipment
    • Monitor laboratory supplies and order when needed
    • Maintain liquid nitrogen levels in storage tanks
    • Autoclave reagents, supplies, and biohazardous wastes
    • Process biological samples for assays
    • Perform biochemical assays, such as polymerize chain reactions, electrophoresis, western blot, ELISA
    • Manage and record laboratory safety and compliance issues and animal use
    • Train new undergraduate and graduate students
    • Document protocols and data for research activities
    • Contribute to manuscript preparation
    • Support laboratory personnel as needed
  • Animal (mice and rats) husbandry and brain dissections to isolate tissue for experimentation
    • Keep accurate records regarding animal experiments
    • Label, weight, and monitor animals during experiments
    • IP and SQ injections in animals as required by experimental procedures
    • Monitor general well-being of animals and euthanize when necessary
  • Record keeping for lab maintenance and regulatory compliance
    • Keep monthly records for laboratory regulatory compliance - radioisotope and controlled substances used
    • Eyewash and autoclave testing
    • Liquid N2 levels and ordering
    • Accounting of lab supplies and ordering


Required Competencies

  • Ability to use a computer with Mac OS/Windows platform (Windows 10 or later).
  • Ability to comfortably use Microsoft Office applications, at least MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
  • Ability to calculate molarity and dilution´s in metric system.
  • Willingness and ability to work with animals and people.
  • Ability to listen and follow instructions.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to communicate at a professional level in both verbal and written English.
  • Understand and adhere to scientific ethics, lab safety procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the lab.
  • Detail oriented and diligent in record keeping.
  • Training on other necessary software, such as Zoom, Adobe Photoshop and GraphPad (a statistics software), will be provided.


Minimum Requirements

  • Associate's degree in the field of biological sciences or equivalent.
  • Completion of Algebra level or above math class. Please provide unofficial transcript.
  • Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience, chemistry, medical laboratory science, biochemistry, or biology.
  • Previous research experience in the biomedical sciences.


Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$33,500 / year; non-exempt; benefited; full-time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran's Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 showing character of service or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.

Company

The University of North Dakota is one of the largest employers in the region. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes full health insurance premium coverage for single or family plans, a retirement plan, tuition benefits for employees, as well as for the spouse and dependents of the employee, on-campus training programs, exclusive internal recruitment opportunities, as well as many other benefits.

Company info
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Location
264 Centennial Drive
Stop 7127
Grand Forks
ND
58202
United States

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