The purpose of this position is to support research inside our laboratory including handling and training rhesus macaque monkeys, giving injections, cleaning up following aseptic surgery, organizing routine maintenance, preparing and carrying out MRI, CT scans on anesthetized monkeys, and actively participating in meetings.
Min Education - Bachelor's
Certifications & Licenses
A bachelor's degree in biology or related field
A minimum of 3 years' experience
Skills (Ranked By Priority)
Previous experience handling and training non-human primates
Prior experience with aseptic surgery
At least one year experience giving monkeys injections.
Software
Proficient with MRI and CT scanning technology
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience
Field of Study
Biology
Cognitive Science and Biopsychology
Miscellaneous Biology
Physiology
Zoology
Statement of Work Details
Conducts / provides behavioural testing on non-human primates.
Work with staff on the design of behavioural testing procedures for documenting the effects of a wide range of experimental manipulations.
Conducts MRI structural scans.
Coordinate all animal procedures , including PET scans, and MRIs. 1
Handles and trains non-human primates.
Teach the animal to respond to a variety of different visual stimuli using operant conditioning.
Provides safe transportation of non-human primates.
Act as liaison with other staff to ensure proper transfer of animals from housing facility to imaging equipment.
Performs historical processing of non-human primate tissue.
Operate and maintain sophisticated and innovative equipment to perform tests, analyses and other laboratory procedures. 2
Prepares/sterilizes surgical equipment and instruments.
Maintain laboratory areas, animal surgical areas and animal holding areas; maintain clean laboratory environment.
Prepare for, participate in, and clean up following aseptic surgery. 3
Provides input into research protocol and performs surgical procedures on animals involved in research protocols.
Coordinate and assist in all animal procedures and surgeries.
Collects, maintains, and organizes MRI imaging data.
Schedule and maintain an accurate research tracking system and database for all research activities, daily records of experiments and results, including research documentation.
Performs health surveillance and assessment of non-human primates.
Monitor and maintain physiological status of animal during imaging experiments.
Provides training of new staff on the proper handling and testing of non-human primates.
Train incoming laboratory members in procedures as appropriate.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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