RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIST 2
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: University of Washington Medical Center is hiring RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIST 2 right now, this job will be placed in Washington. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excelle! nce in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Founded in 1961 by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC) provides specialized resources for nonhuman primate research studies applicable to the solution of human health problems. An overview of WaNPRC research, organization and facilities can be found at www.wanprc.org.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide the appropriate environment to support outstanding biomedical research directed towards significant human health issues and nonhuman primate health and biology. In conjunction with our Mission Statement, these values link this position to our purpose as a Primate Center:
-- Commitment to Research
-- ! Teamwork
-- Accountability - Productivity
--! Communication
The Primate Center currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Technologist 2 . This individual will provide comprehensive research support for investigators conducting research using nonhuman primates (NHPs) at the WaNPRC. This position provides an essential function by coordinating and performing routine scientific work for research projects utilizing NHPs. Multiple projects involving different experimental protocols and schedules are conducted concurrently. This position requires excellent organizational skills plus the flexibility to work in an environment with constantly shifting and occasionally conflicting priorities is required.
Expected areas of applicable skills will be in performing experimental procedures on NHPs such as blood draws, administration of experimental and clinical drugs, minor surgical procedures and assistance with major surgeries, and monitoring of vital signs at the hands-on level under deadline pressu! re. Attention to detail in data acquisition and recording is also required. High priority is placed on communication and collaboration with other staff such as the psychological well-being coordinator, husbandry staff, and veterinary personnel for care of individual animals. Frequent interaction with supervisory and research staff is also required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research Support
- Performance of research projects including identifying animals, set-up of supplies and equipment required to perform approved procedures and performing the procedures.
- Prepare supplies needed to perform research specimen requests, perform collection, package and distribute samples.
- Perform all standard research techniques approved for non-human primates according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintenance of an internal email account and response to all client questions and requests; review of the Research Supp! ort Services schedule; processing of sample requests and scheduling of ! the procedures.
- Interact with clients, investigators and Center staff efficiently and professionally with minimum miscommunications.
- Sedate animals using controlled substances including placement of IV catheters, vena-puncture blood draws and bone marrow aspirations.
- Administer anesthetics (IV and inhalation) and monitor the animals’ vital signs and level of anesthesia.
- Address emergencies by maintaining airway by placing endotracheal tube and administering emergency drugs.
- Use established aseptic techniques to perform minor surgical procedures such as lymph node biopsies and skin and bone biopsies and their follow-up care.
- Maintain and support complex IV tether projects.
- In necropsy, serve as assistant to the dissector and perform various techniques.
- Assist investigators in their tissue collection following their detailed protocols which may include preparation of tissue for cryopreservation, and var! ious other media solutions or fixatives.
- Complete and submit records of sample collections, experimental procedures, drugs and controlled substance dosages administered, and treatment room logbooks.
- Record personnel time for re-charging to investigators.
- Enter data of experimental procedures and drugs administered to animals on research projects into the Animal Research Management System.
- Assist with personnel time billing and UWMC billing as assigned
- Monitor animals for clinical signs of disease, either experimentally related or spontaneous and reports to the clinical veterinary staff.
- Administer research related drugs and clinical treatments as directed.
- Receive and keep records for Schedule II & III controlled drugs.
- Maintain, sanit! ize, and stock supplies and equipment in procedure rooms.
- Attend meetings, lectures, and training sessions.
- Perform the duties required of Essential Personnel members in the event of an emergency.
- Stay current on all required training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of technology or science, PLUS one year of research experience equivalent to Research Technologist I OR one year of full-time post-baccalaureate college in an appropriate field of science or technology. Professional level experience may be substituted, year-for-year, for the formal academic degree.
Two years of working experience with animals in research, to include some experience with non-human primates.
Equivalent education/experience ! will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED:
- Two or more years working with non-human primates.
- Adaptable, learns well in various environments.
- Experience working on multiple projects concurrently under deadline
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Self-motivated individual with strong problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate well with a diverse group of individuals
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of health assessment at the UW's Employee Health Clinic. The health assessment may include but is not limited to tuberculosis clearance, measles clearance, serum banking, immunizations such as tetanus and vaccinia, physical exam and/or review of work hea! lth history, x-rays, and/or assessment to wear positive or negative res! piratory protective equipment. These health assessments will be repeated periodically during work assignment.
This position may be required to work with and take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially infectious agents. Specific precautions may include wearing respirators and/or protective clothing. Employee is personally responsible for following health & safety and security policies/procedures, and staying current on all required training. Bloodborne pathogen training and compliance with all WaNPRC and UW security policies is also mandatory. This position involves handling nonhuman primates and human pathogenic organisms. The ability to work in an Animal Biosafety Level-3 containment facility may be required.
Punctuality and regular, predictable attendance are essential job functions of this position.
Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Criminal Conviction History, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this positionâ€. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs†page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
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This job starts available on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 01:33:17 GMT