Animal Technician (9611C) Innovative Genomics Institute, 85590
Inside Higher Ed, Berkeley, CA, United States
Animal Technician (9611C) Innovative Genomics Institute, 85590 About Berkeley
Oversees operations of the laboratory's mouse colony, including animal husbandry, genotyping, protocol management, and budget tracking. Contributes to the design and execution of in vivo CRISPR/Cas9 experiments, including delivery method development, molecular and behavioral analyses, and evaluation of treatment efficacy and safety. Performs advanced laboratory procedures such as surgeries, injections, flow cytometry, sequencing, and histological analysis. Manages laboratory budgets and procurement, ensures compliance with safety and animal care regulations, and coordinates staff training and inspections. Collaborates with researchers on experimental planning, data analysis, and preparation of publications and presentations.
Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing all operations of the lab's mouse colony including basic animal husbandry and genotyping of mice, managing logistical amendments to animal use protocols, and assisting to ensure operational budget for the colony stays balanced.
Contributes intellectually and technically to the design of animal-based experiments for in vivo CRISPR/Cas9 treatment platforms. This includes development of methods to deliver CRISPR systems, molecular and cellular analysis of efficacy and safety of treatments, and animal behavioral characterization during treatment.
Oversees and coordinates the testing of genome editing-based therapeutics in mice. Assists and leads multiple projects, taking initiative on process improvement efforts, and contributing to a collaborative research environment. Consults with academic supervisors or professional researchers on the nature and objectives of the research project or instructional design goals.
Perform precise surgeries and injections. Perform molecular (flow cytometry, sequencing, Western blotting) and histological analyses of tissue following treatment. Conduct animal behavioral assays.
Manages laboratory budget and provides forecasting of future expenditure. Maintains research endeavors with collaborators and lab personnel to ensure project objectives and timelines are achieved.
Ensures regulatory compliance relative to safety in small to medium or single facility; provides for staff training in equipment use and safety protocols; Assist with compliance paperwork. Assisting with protocol renewals and safety inspections.
Performs laboratory research / instruction inventory planning and purchasing. Lab support duties include autoclaving waste and ordering and restocking supplies. Ensures that specimen collections and equipment are maintained properly.
Collect, analyze and present data during regular lab team meetings.
Contributes towards articles for publication in scientific journals or for presentations at conferences or symposiums.
Required Qualifications
5-years (cumulative) experience working in a biology research lab
At least 5 years of experience working in life sciences, preferably Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a closely related field
Experience with sterile tissue culture techniques, PCR, basic lab maintenance duties, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with lab automation, knowledge of material and information tracking in large scale experiments
Significant experience with mouse handling, coordinating breeding strategies, and genotyping transgenic mice
Solid interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff
Experience performing small animal surgery and injections, including intravenous injection via tail vein
Experience with blood sampling
Skilled in histological analysis of tissue including immunohistochemistry.
Skilled in confocal microscopy techniques
Skilled in administering anesthesia/analgesia to small animals
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with stereotaxic surgery for compound injection/cannula implantation
Experience with intraosseous (IO) infusion
Experience with mouse models of genetic disease is required and experience working with humanized mice
Experience with mouse necropsy
Education
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
This is an exempt monthly-paid position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an 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, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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Oversees operations of the laboratory's mouse colony, including animal husbandry, genotyping, protocol management, and budget tracking. Contributes to the design and execution of in vivo CRISPR/Cas9 experiments, including delivery method development, molecular and behavioral analyses, and evaluation of treatment efficacy and safety. Performs advanced laboratory procedures such as surgeries, injections, flow cytometry, sequencing, and histological analysis. Manages laboratory budgets and procurement, ensures compliance with safety and animal care regulations, and coordinates staff training and inspections. Collaborates with researchers on experimental planning, data analysis, and preparation of publications and presentations.
Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing all operations of the lab's mouse colony including basic animal husbandry and genotyping of mice, managing logistical amendments to animal use protocols, and assisting to ensure operational budget for the colony stays balanced.
Contributes intellectually and technically to the design of animal-based experiments for in vivo CRISPR/Cas9 treatment platforms. This includes development of methods to deliver CRISPR systems, molecular and cellular analysis of efficacy and safety of treatments, and animal behavioral characterization during treatment.
Oversees and coordinates the testing of genome editing-based therapeutics in mice. Assists and leads multiple projects, taking initiative on process improvement efforts, and contributing to a collaborative research environment. Consults with academic supervisors or professional researchers on the nature and objectives of the research project or instructional design goals.
Perform precise surgeries and injections. Perform molecular (flow cytometry, sequencing, Western blotting) and histological analyses of tissue following treatment. Conduct animal behavioral assays.
Manages laboratory budget and provides forecasting of future expenditure. Maintains research endeavors with collaborators and lab personnel to ensure project objectives and timelines are achieved.
Ensures regulatory compliance relative to safety in small to medium or single facility; provides for staff training in equipment use and safety protocols; Assist with compliance paperwork. Assisting with protocol renewals and safety inspections.
Performs laboratory research / instruction inventory planning and purchasing. Lab support duties include autoclaving waste and ordering and restocking supplies. Ensures that specimen collections and equipment are maintained properly.
Collect, analyze and present data during regular lab team meetings.
Contributes towards articles for publication in scientific journals or for presentations at conferences or symposiums.
Required Qualifications
5-years (cumulative) experience working in a biology research lab
At least 5 years of experience working in life sciences, preferably Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a closely related field
Experience with sterile tissue culture techniques, PCR, basic lab maintenance duties, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with lab automation, knowledge of material and information tracking in large scale experiments
Significant experience with mouse handling, coordinating breeding strategies, and genotyping transgenic mice
Solid interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff
Experience performing small animal surgery and injections, including intravenous injection via tail vein
Experience with blood sampling
Skilled in histological analysis of tissue including immunohistochemistry.
Skilled in confocal microscopy techniques
Skilled in administering anesthesia/analgesia to small animals
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with stereotaxic surgery for compound injection/cannula implantation
Experience with intraosseous (IO) infusion
Experience with mouse models of genetic disease is required and experience working with humanized mice
Experience with mouse necropsy
Education
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
This is an exempt monthly-paid position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an 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, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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