Shreveport, LA21 days ago
The individual will be expected to perform duties related to the mating (setting up breeding configurations as directed by the investigator and assists in record keeping on numbers of live births), breeding (assists in recordkeeping of breeding fecundity, assists in recordkeeping and observations of new mothers, assists in recordkeeping on live births, and assists in recordkeeping on pups), weaning [assists in recordkeeping of number of pups weaned and applies ear identification tags, and applies other identification methods (ear punch, tail tattoo)], and sample collection (proper labeling of tissue vials for tissue collection and obtaining tissue samples from mice to be genotyped by research staff) from mice and rats. 10% Duties as back-up to the Mutant Mouse Breeding Facility Coordinator when the coordinator is absent Initiates all recordkeeping necessary for the smooth function of the Mutant Mouse Breeding This includes e-communications with investigators or written "do-it lists" (requests) from investigators for (but not limited to the following): breeding set-ups, transfers of animals from the breeding facility to investigator holding rooms, tissue samples, notification of readiness of tail samples, or any other requests.