Base: $24.04 - $33.65 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Maintain mouse colonies in isolators
Perform weekly fecal specimen cultures
Conduct health checks on animals
The role involves providing colony breeding and technical support for research projects within the Gnotobiotics Facility at the University of Chicago
Job Summary
The role involves providing colony breeding and technical support for research projects within the Gnotobiotics Facility at the University of Chicago.
Employees are responsible for maintaining mouse colonies in flexible film isolators and performing experimental interventions with germ-free animals.
The position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $24.04 to $33.65 along with comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Matching Summary
The role involves providing colony breeding and technical support for research projects within the Gnotobiotics Facility at the University of Chicago.
Salary
Base: $24.04 - $33.65 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Maintain mouse colonies in isolators
Perform weekly fecal specimen cultures
Conduct health checks on animals
Assist with anesthesia and surgery
Follow federal regulatory policies
Nice-to-have
Experience with germ-free animal research
AALAS certification eligibility
Ability to work weekends and holidays
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Experience training research personnel
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in scientific field
Less than 2 years related work experience
AALAS certification or LAT level eligibility preferred
Experience in academic biomedical research environment