RESEARCH SPECIALIST I

Veterinary Pathobiology

The NIH-funded Rat Resource and Research Center (RRRC) and Mutant Mouse Resource & Research Center (MMRRC) serve as unique repositories for rodent models that are important to the biomedical community. The mission of these Centers is to supply biomedical investigators with rats and mice, embryonic stem cells, related reagents, protocols, and technical services that they require for their research. You can learn more about the RRRC at https://www.rrrc.us/ and more about the MMRRC at https://mu-mmrrc.com/.

The MMRRC and the RRRC are currently seeking a Research Specialist I to join their team to support a range of repository and research initiatives. The position requires a detail-oriented person who will perform tasks related to rodent colony management, reproductive biology and gamete/embryo cryobiology. Duties will include managing mouse and rat breeding colonies, surgical procedures such as embryo transfer and vasectomy; sperm and embryo cryopreservation and cryorecovery; media and hormone preparation; animal injections (mouse & rat); electronic data management, including maintaining inventory, and general record keeping. The position requires good manual dexterity and includes microscope work.

Top 5 Reasons to Work at the RRRC and MMRRC:

1. We are independent Centers that have been continually funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for over 20 years. Our Centers provide a unique opportunity to be creative and think big while having access to the resources of a large university and strong support from NIH.

2. Our work has global impact. As one of four national MMRRCs and the only Rat Center (one of 2 in the world), we serve investigators both in the US and around the world.

3. We operate with an entrepreneurial spirit and are always willing to test new ideas and strategies from all members of our team.

4. We support a healthy work-life balance.

5. We provide opportunities for cross-training and professional development. Your success is our success.

Monday - Friday with some scheduled weekend work necessary. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Mouse and rat handling experience.

BA/BS in life sciences or animal science is preferred.

Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and be able to work individually and in a team setting.

Salary Range: $16.72-$23.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-007

University Title: Research Specialist I

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