Role OverviewThe Lead Animal Specialist will be responsible for conducting highly specialized and technically complex experiments using small animal models (rodents and rabbits) of infection with various bio-safety level 2 and 3 pathogens. The role involves providing technical oversight for the BSL-3 Labs, conducting studies in Animal Biosafety Level 2 (ABSL-2) and Animal Biosafety Level 3 (ABSL-3) facilities, and evaluating tissue burdens. The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease, and other acute and chronic diseases.
What You Will Do
The Lead Animal Technician Specialist will be responsible for leading various research and technical operations relative to ongoing projects to bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens. This includes performing advanced surgical procedures on research animals under full anesthesia, monitoring the health of critical study animals, and ensuring regulatory compliance of study team to CDC guidelines, IACUC protocols, and IBC protocols.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The role requires a comprehensive knowledge in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry, excellent organization and record-keeping skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate must be able to enroll and be given clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) Security Risk Assessment, and must retain clearance to work with HHS Tier 1 Select Agents and be enrolled in the Select Agent Program Personnel Reliability Program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant science
- 6 years of experience in work with animal infection models under Biosafety level 3 containment
- 4 years of experience in animal surgery
- Comprehensive knowledge in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry
- Excellent organization and record-keeping skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to enroll and be given clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) Security Risk Assessment
- Ability to retain clearance to work with HHS Tier 1 Select Agents and be enrolled in the Select Agent Program Personnel Reliability Program
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health, dental, vision
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
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