Senior Animal Research Technician III

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Senior Animal Research Technician III to provide research support administration services for our government customer at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist and/or perform acute and recovery surgeries in small animals using sterile techniques

Collect physiological data (e.g. blood pressure, heart rate, muscle strength)

Perform cut downs for the placement of arterial and venous catheters in small animals

Set-up, maintain and calibrate electronic physiological devices with PC based data acquisition and control systems

Provide daily assessments on small and large animals and administer analgesics

Euthanize animals, dissect, and harvest tissues and process them for histology, specified bioassays, and storage

Perform routine molecular biology assays (e.g., RT-PCR, Western Blot)

Perform microscopic analysis using multiple microscopy techniques such as, but not limited to fluorescence and confocal microscopy

Maintain and organize digital archive of photomicrographs

Perform general microbiological and cell culture methods

Performs data collection, management, and analysis for preparation for publication

Maintains laboratory notebooks

Track and maintain inventory of tissue samples

Maintains organization of laboratory areas, and maintains and order all pertinent supplies related to protocols

Assists in submitting manuscripts, posters and abstracts to relevant journals and meetings.

Order and provide animal handling of small animals including surgical preparation

Plans, organizes, and accomplishes assignments.

Provide data analysis; assist with publications, and presentations in line with research efforts at varying times throughout the period of performance. Conduct animal laboratory research in reference to established SEP/protocol/proposal while adhering to federal, state, and local statutes, rules, and regulations. Laboratory work should be conducted in accordance with GLP, the Institute Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

Assist with developing, writing, and maintenance of SOPs and protocols along with correspondence with the IRB to ensure compliance with all regulations set by the Individual Review Board (IRB), Department of Defense (DOD), World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Army Human Research Protection Office (AHRPO) and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)

Coordinates work to ensure smooth operation, proper delivery of services, and effective customer support

Comply with all Department of Defense, U.S. Army, USAISR and other Governmental regulatory requirements with special emphasis on safety and security

Maintain SOPs for review and approval by Capability Area Manager and monitors compliance with DoD/Army safety procedures and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program (CLIP), and the College of American Pathologist (CAP) regulations

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in biology, physiology, chemistry, or related field is required; however, animal research experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of a degree on a case-by-case basis

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Ten (10) years’ experience working with small animals such as rodents, rabbits, and mice.

Two (2) plus years with laboratory notebook keeping or recordkeeping

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Trauma related biomedical research in a DoD environment highly desired

Some experience with benchwork is desired

Any certification(s) through AALAS ( i.e. - ALAT, LAT, and/or LATG) are a huge plus

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Candidates must be able to pass a favorable adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

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