Research Technologist I

Job description

Position Summary The candidate should have experience working with mammalian oocytes and reproductive tissues, assisted reproductive technologies (ART), advanced microscopy and micromanipulation techniques, and live animal handling for the purpose of ovarian tissue and follicle collection. Experience performing in vitro maturation (IVM), ICSI, embryo culture, and histological processing of reproductive tissues is preferred. Exceptional attention to detail is required given the precision demands of micromanipulation procedures. The candidate will be expected to learn and apply confocal and other advanced microscopy methods. This is a limited term position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent on available funding. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in surgical and procedural techniques and administration of injections to, and the care of, experimental animals. - Follows established procedures and protocols in order to generate and process experimental data for use by other researchers. - Assists in compiling test results for future composition of reports, publications, and presentations by other researchers. - Operates, maintains, and mon...