GRAF Research Coordinator
Core
Provide rodent colony breeding/production and technical support for research projects, including maintaining mouse colonies in isolators, performing experiments, and analyzing clinical samples.
Role type
Research Coordinator (Animal Research)
Builds
Research data and animal models for Principal Investigators
Domain
Biomedical research / Animal husbandry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mouse colony management, experimental interventions (gavage, injections), tissue harvest, fecal culture monitoring, health checks, anesthesia/surgery assistance, data collection and analysis, regulatory compliance awareness
Preferred skills
Gnotobiotics facility experience, academic biomedical research background, AALAS certification (LAT+), advanced procedure skills
Technologies
Flexible film isolators, biological safety cabinets, automated examination equipment, computerized instruments
Responsibilities
Maintain breeding and experimental mouse colonies within flexible film isolators; Prepare materials for experimental procedures with germ-free animals; Perform experimental interventions and assist PI groups; Perform weekly fecal specimen culture set-ups and monitoring; Perform health checks and observations; Assist with training research personnel; Assist with advanced procedures including anesthesia and surgery; Assist with facility maintenance and operations; Analyze clinical samples and specimens; Maintain quality and safety control measures.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, <2 years experience