With supervision, independently and in collaboration with others, this position will perform research in animal models of disease, conduct a wide variety of standard laboratory procedures thereof; analyze data and interpret results; investigate, troubleshoot, and modify methods and procedures as necessary; may assist in designing experiments; may provide routine equipment maintenance as well as guidance/training to other department personnel; perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.

• Perform experiments with animals 
• Work under general supervision. Assistance given for unusual problems and normally reviewed for application of sound professional judgement
• Some ability to use judgement when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques.
•  Receive instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions.
• Analyze the data are prepare reports.
• May provide interpretation and initial analyses of results.

• Limited ability to troubleshoot and modify procedures.
• May assist in designing experiments to complete a segment of overall research plan.
• Ability to independently conduct a wide variety of standard laboratory techniques/procedures.

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.