Special Services Technician at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department



BSD ARC - Special Services



About the Department



Principal contribution is providing technical/procedural knowledge relevant to the daily operations of the Special Services Program. Under direction from the Special Services Program Supervisor, performs technical and/or research-related projects for investigators who use research animals. Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Trains newly hired special services staff as well as research personnel when needed. Participates in new procedures within the unit as required. Interacts with graduate students, post-docs, fellows, and other Principal Investigator (PI) laboratory staff. Provides PI training and supports the unit administratively when needed.



Job Summary



The job provides clinical research laboratories with technical support. Works within defined processes and procedures to assist in specialty research potentially involving animals, MRI technologies, and histology. Completes work with a moderate degree of supervision.


Principal contribution is providing technical/procedural knowledge relevant to the daily operations of the Special Services Program. Under direction from the Special Services Program Supervisor, performs technical and/or research-related projects for investigators who use research animals. Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Trains newly hired special services staff as well as research personnel when needed. Participates in new procedures within the unit as required. Interacts with graduate students, post-docs, fellows, and other Principal Investigator (PI) laboratory staff. Provides PI training and supports the unit administratively when needed.



Responsibilities

• Performs experimental procedures with research animals in conjunction with investigative staff as well as provides medical treatment, technical procedures and assists principal investigator group with performing experiments within the animal facilities.
  
  


• Responsible primarily for rodent colony breeding, weaning and tissue collection.
  
  


• Assists with the upkeep of special supplies and equipment (inventory and ordering) used by the unit and provides administrative support to the unit.
  
  


• Participates in the weekly collection and shipment of Transnetyx samples.
  
  


• Assists with the development of standard operating procedures for new technologies introduced into the unit in conjunction with the program supervisor.
  
  


• May participate in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) studies by providing essential technical skills such as tissue harvest/collection, health monitoring and medical treatment.
  
  


• Assists with subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.
  
  


• Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses.
  
  


• Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
  
  


• Prepares quality and safety control measures for the laboratory, such as checks of equipment, temperature control, and documentation of quality improvement projects.
  
  


• Performs other related work as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications




Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:




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Preferred Qualifications




Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted or an Associates' Degree with two years of experience working with rodent colonies within an academic animal care and use research program.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications:

• AALAS certification at the ALAT-obtain higher certification level as a goal.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Computer knowledge and skills.
  
  


• Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.
  
  


• Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
  
  


• Knowledge of regulatory compliance.
  
  


• Willingness to work successfully as a member of a team, ability to communicate effectively with faculty, graduate students and various administrative offices at all levels of the University, ability to prioritize.
  
  


• Strong decision-making skills and ability to work under pressure of frequent deadlines.
  
  


• High level of tact and discretionary judgment with regard to access of confidential material.
  
  


• Ability to work on more than one project at one time and meet deadlines.
  
  


• Capacity to handle multiple tasks in a short amount of time.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Ability to walk between facilities for long periods of time.
  
  


• Ability to stand for long period of time between facilities, laboratory, and office environment.
  
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
  


• Cover Letter (preferred)
  
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Job Family



Research



Role Impact



Individual Contributor



FLSA Status



Non-Exempt



Pay Frequency



Biweekly



Scheduled
Weekly Hours



40



Benefits Eligible



Yes



Drug Test Required



No



Health Screen Required



Yes



Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required



No



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