Animal Research Technician III – The Geneva Foundation – Tacoma, WA

Overview:

The Animal Research Technician III assists in the implementation of the research study under the mentorship and direction of the Principal Investigator and in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the approved grant proposal as awarded by the funding source. The Animal Research Technician III is responsible for the coordination of study activities, which may include performing experiments; data collection and analysis process; interim and final progress reports preparation; preparation of manuscripts, study results dissemination; and the coordination any other activities necessary to execute the research protocol.

Our ideal Animal Research Technician III will join staff at the Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) who use a porcine model of hemorrhage and truncal ischemia-reperfusion injury well established in their laboratory to define the roles of organ specific mitochondrial (mt) DNA damage and plasma accumulation of pro-inflammatory mt DNA damage associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) in evolution of the multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). The effect of two interventions – a novel DNA repair enzyme targeted to mitochondria and a repurposed drug, DNase1- on the severity of MODS as a consequence of hemorrhage and ischemia-reperfusion injury will be examined in this model using protocols with which the investigative team has substantial experience.

Location: This position is located onsite at MAMC on Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, WA.

Responsibilities:

• Promote humane and ethical treatment of animal research subjects

• Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), International Air Transportation Association (IATA), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and infection control procedures

• Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic study-related procedures and/or experiments, as required

• Perform collection and analysis of data

• Maintain a collaborative research environment with all site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation, and the funding organization

• Direct the execution and maintenance of research study and management of study documentation

• Process and ship samples according to regulations and protocol requirments

• Preparation of interim and final progress reports

• Document of all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research

• Disseminate research results

• Present research findings at conferences on behalf of the research team

• Assist the PI in the preparation of manuscripts

• Maintain an updated literature library of journal articles related to the research topic

• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all research records

• Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required

• Experience working with porcine models strongly preferred

• 2-4 years experience in the chemistry and biology field preferred

• 2-4 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired

• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication

• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and posses a positive, friendly and professional demeanor

• Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner

• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software

• Continuing education/enrollment in a Masters of Science program, preferred

• Research experience required in cell culture, animal handling, and laboratory bench top analytical analyses