Research Associate – Animal Care Lab Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Research Associate – Animal Care Lab Tech 

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Biology

Basic Functions:
This position is responsible for the health and welfare of animals housed at the Benedict College Animal Care Facility. This job provides technical assistance with various lab procedures and surgeries on small research animals. Animal Care Tech assists with quality assurance and quality control functions in support of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

Principal Accountability:

• • Facilitate research/animal care lab management, lab inventory, records, protocols, compliance, animal lab – feeding and maintenance, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance

  • Participation in lab and IACUC meetings, and contribute to research projects

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• • Must be able to work with undergraduate students and have good communication skills

  • Ability to prepare and maintain laboratory records and reports

  • Required to conduct business by adhering to compliance policies and procedures

  • Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, procedures, and practices in varied situations

Minimum Training and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field and 1 year directly related work experience, or associate degree in animal science or veterinary technology and 1-2 years related animal care experience.

For further information, contact:
Dr. Samir Raychoudhury
Professor of Biology, IACUC Chair
Benedict College
Columbia, SC 29204
Samir.raychoudhury@benedict.edu