Rodents

Job ID: REQID0002579

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research has an opening for a full-time Research Technician in our Rodents Department.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing routine care and husbandry of rodents including feeding, water, cleaning, and health monitoring.
• Review, comprehend, and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance standards. Basic ability to perform the SOP review process following established procedures. Adhere to established protocols.
• Developing and modifying standard operating procedures and practices which promote high-quality, cost-effective operation of the facility.
• Interacting with faculty, staff, researchers, and other teams to provide high quality, responsive animal care services.
• Monitoring supply and equipment inventory to sustain day-to-day operations.
• Maintaining accurate records including room logs, health reports, animal census, and other records as required.
• Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines; perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures.
• Perform plug checks, mating, weaning, tagging, tailing, injections and other technical procedures as required.
• Perform/assist with advanced technical procedures as needed (e.g. intravenous injection, vaginal lavage, ultrasound)
• Preparing for all regulatory inspections.

Prior experience with rodents and a basic understanding of Animal Biosafety Level 2 procedures is preferred. Weekend and Holiday work will be required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the life sciences (e.g., animal science, biology, microbiology).
• Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Self-motivation, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work closely with other team members.

To Apply

Submit the requested documents to careers@stowers.org or to Administration Department, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.