Job Title

The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Research Technician II for the Batista Lab. The incumbent will maintain a colony of laboratory animals (non-human primates) for a neuroscience research lab. This position has a strong emphasis on hands-on animal work, including daily care, monitoring, and behavioral training of non-human primates.Primary duties include:• Provide daily care and monitoring of non-human primates, including feeding, health checks, and maintaining animal welfare standards.• Perform animal handling, including pole/chair training and behavioral conditioning to prepare animals for experimental procedures.• Train animals to perform behavioral tasks required for neuroscience research protocols.• Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures; perform routine surgical tasks and instruct students on proper surgical techniques.• Maintain animal medical files, daily logs, and detailed records of animal health and behavior.• Order supplies and maintain inventory for animal care and laboratory operations.• Maintain, calibrate, and clean laboratory equipment as needed.• Assist with general laboratory tasks and collaborate with other lab members on research activities.