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Purdue University

Research Technician, Junior Lead

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: West Lafayette, IN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

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What they do

A Research Technician provides technical support to a research program or project. Responsibilities typically include preparing laboratory materials, operating scientific equipment, performing experiments, collecting and recording data, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety standards. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. These roles typically have training in laboratory techniques and may hold relevant degrees or certifications to applicable fields.

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Job Description

Job Summary The Research Technician provides husbandry and care to a variety of laboratory animals including (But not limited to) rodents, rabbits, sheep, swine, horses, cows, poultry in conventional, barrier and barn housing as scheduled independently with limited supervision. Changes cages/clean stalls, wash, autoclave and prepare animal caging competent for use in the animal facilities. Works with animals exposed to biological, chemical and radiation hazards. Performs other cleaning and maintenance duties as necessary. Occasional euthanasia of rodents. This technician provides both rodent breeding services as well as more advanced technical services as approved. This technician meets with the lab staff and coordinates specialty work with Managers as well as Senior Research Technicians. This position will also provide training support to new hire technicians. This position is a full-time staff position and is not a student position.

What We're Looking For:

High School Diploma/GED Two or more years of animal care related experience if internal Two or more years of direct research animal care experience Ability to work in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Box and navigate rodent breeding software Attention to detail Knowledge of and skills in rodent breeding Animal health and husbandry knowledge with rodents, rabbits, poultry and livestock Ability to work in a team environment and give direction, as well as work independently Exhibit professional and leadership behavior in speaking with all staff (Purdue and non-Purdue interactions) Valid Driver's License Ability to work overtime and on weekends/holidays as required Ability to pull/push large heavy equipment; push/pull equipment up and down ramps; repetitive lifting/turning/bending/reaching Ability to enter stall or caging with large animals (cow/horse/sheep/pig) and work in the stall with the animals present Exhibit professional behavior in speaking with all staff (Purdue and non-Purdue interactions)

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Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check is required for employment in this position A valid driver's license is required for this position Overtime and weekend and holiday work is required for this position

FLSA:

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Retirement Eligibility:

Non-Exempt Defined Contribution Plan Purdue University is an EO/EA University.