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| Hiring Company | Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University |
| Location | Okinawa Prefecture, Kunigami-gun Onnason |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Salary | Negotiable, based on experience |
Position summary
The OIST Core Facilities contribute to research and education by providing excellent common research facilities and research support services for the researchers and students at OIST. The Animal Resources Section within the Core Facilities provides support for animal care and animal research.
This position requires a variety of expertise and knowledge in the field of neuroscience of rodent, Zebra finch, Xenopus and Zebra fish. In addition to these animals, marine fishes, the squid and/or octopus, now became the object of animal welfare in Europe, and the OIST Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC).
The Research Support Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of laboratory animal care, breeding, husbandry and equipment maintenance primarily at the OIST main campus and also on the OIST marine science station as necessary and where possible. Further, the Research Support Specialist will report to the Section Leader of the Animal Resources Section and will assist in the development of first-class facilities, animal husbandry and research techniques.
The Research Support Specialist also supports veterinary care program at OIST as a member of veterinary care team. This role will be essential for ARS’s business as it is responsible for maintaining animal laboratory certification by AAALAC International, operating animal facilities, and supporting animal research.
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ポジション概要
OIST のコアファシリティは、OIST の研究者および学生に対し、優れた研究共用施設と研究支援サービスを提供することで、研究と教育に貢献しています。コアファシリティの実験動物セクションでは、動物の飼養および研究に関して支援を行っています。
本ポジションには、齧歯類、キンカチョウ、アフリカツメガエル、ゼブラフィッシュなどの神経科学分野における幅広い専門知識が求められます。また、海水魚、イカ、タコなどの生物は、欧州および OIST の Animal Care and Use Committee(ACUC)における動物福祉の対象となっており、これらを扱う機会もあります。
研究支援スペシャリストは、主に OIST メインキャンパスにおいて、また必要に応じて OIST マリン・サイエンス・ステーションにおいて、実験動物の飼養、繁殖、飼育管理、そして関連機器の整備といった業務全般を担当します。また、実験動物セクションリーダーのもと、世界水準の施設整備、動物飼育、研究技術の向上に貢献します。
さらに、研究支援スペシャリストは、動物医療チームの一員として、OIST の動物医療プログラムの支援を行います。この役割は、AAALAC International による動物実験施設認証の維持、動物施設の運営、動物研究の支援において欠かせない役割です。
| Minimum Experience Level | Over 3 years |
| Career Level | Mid Career |
| Minimum English Level | Business Level |
| Minimum Japanese Level | Daily Conversation |
| Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Visa Status | No permission to work in Japan required |
Responsibilities
(Required)
(Preferred)
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応募資格
(必須)
(尚可)
| Job Type | Contract |
| Salary | Negotiable, based on experience |
| Work Hours | 所定労働時間:9:00 - 17:30 休憩時間:12:00 - 13:00 フレックス制 (コアタイム10:00-15:00) |
| Holidays | 年次有給休暇、夏季休暇、傷病休暇、年末年始休暇、慶弔休暇、産休/育休完備、ボランティア休暇など |
| Industry | Education |