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The Michigan Center for Translational Pathology is looking for a Research Laboratory Technician Intermediate to perform several duties related to cancer biology experiments in mice and zebrafish.

• Maintenance of a transgenic mouse colony.
• Tumor xenografting via subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, renal capsule, and orthotopic placement.
• Tumor growth monitoring by caliper measurement or imaging.
• Pre-operative preparation and performance of aseptic surgery
• Administration of therapeutic drugs via subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, IV, and oral gavage delivery.
• Mouse necropsy and histological tissue processing (paraffin embedding/ sectioning).  
• Cell culture (IC50, xenograft preparation, tumor organoid models).
• DNA/ RNA isolation, PCR.
• Protein isolation, Western blot.
• Record keeping, including animal inventory, experimental procedure logs, protocols/ SOPs.
• Management of animal protocol in eRAM.
• Basic lab management/ EHS compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with specialization in cell biology or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ biology lab experience.
• Experience in cell culture, DNA/RNA/protein isolation, PCR genotyping, qPCR, Western blotting.
• Basic mouse handling experience.
• Ability to work in an environment in which one is exposed to animals/ animal dander.
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety and ability to work carefully with potentially harmful agents.

• Willing to have some schedule flexibility (and occasionally work on weekends)
• Cell culture experience
• Molecular biology experience (cloning, etc)
• Mouse colony management experience
• Experience with animal protocol management in eRAM

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