Hiring: Research Tech II Company: University of Rochester Location: Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:29:50 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Embedded Systems About the job Experience: •Or equivalent combination of education and experience •2-3 years specialized experience in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. •Animal husbandry and colony management preferred Required Skills: •Assist in the lab with the following experiments for a NIH-funded research project •Collaborate and assist team members in their daily research activities related to the project. Ensure smooth execution of experiments and shared responsibilities in the research project. •Perform routine laboratory maintenance such as defrosting freezers, conducting inventories of lab chemical stocks and general housekeeping tasks. •Assists with animal husbandry {maintenance of rats and mice, pre- and post-surgical preparation and follow-up, animal sacrifices as needed, etc.). •Performs general laboratory duties such as preparing reagents, ordering and re-stocking supplies. •Maintain laboratory chemical and ensure proper disposal. Helps to ensure laboratory compliance for safety and fire inspections. •Assist in the lab with scientific procedures. •Maintains Purchasing Records for all lab purchases to give to labs financial manager. Qualifications: •Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and scientific methods required •Strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, including written communication preferred. •Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology preferred •High School diploma or GED and 1 year experience performing basic sampling, monitoring or research activities, compiling and collecting data and preparing reports required •Associate's degree in Health Science, Biology, Chemistry or other science related field of study preferred Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!