Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities :
The ocular group in Translational Immunology Department is seeking a motivated and flexible Research Technician Contractor to assist with in vivo animal studies and in vitro characterization of preclinical endpoints. The successful candidate will assist with developing animal models of ocular diseases such as Glaucoma and AMD. This individual is expected to work effectively in a highly collaborative team setting to evaluate therapeutic candidates for blinding retinal diseases.

• Assist with and conduct animal studies to test potential therapies in the eye.
• With a solid in vivo experience and rodent handling, the successful candidate will assist with studies that require in vivo multimodal imaging (OCT, fundus, angiography), measuring retinal function (ERG, pERG, VEP) and behavioral testing.
• Specific responsibilities will include dosing small rodents (IP, SQ, PO, and IV), ocular tissue collection, tissue processing for immunohistochemistry, and image processing/quantification.
• This individual will work with several researchers within the team to advance multiple projects.

Required Skills :

• BS in neuroscience, immunology, molecular/cell biology, animal science or related field.
• They will be comfortable working with small rodents and have experience in a lab setting.
• Those familiar with techniques including ocular injections, microdissection, immunohistochemistry or electrophysiology will be given precedence.
• Good oral/written communication skills, problem-solving, and flexibility are a must.
• The ideal candidate is organized, driven, and enjoys working in a team.
• Must haves include experience working with and dosing (IP, SQ, and IV) small rodents, conducting lab based research, and familiarity with basic microscope imaging.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience in ocular or neuroscience research is a major plus.

Company Description

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

Company Description

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .\r\n\r\nSGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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