Research Support Specialist

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology

Full-time Onna, Okinawa Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians

Posted:

March 02, 2026

Location:

Onna, Okinawa, Japan

Job Description

Responsibilities
Supports the purchase and procurement of equipment based on the needs of researchers, by documenting the specifications of the equipment and by communicating with the manufacturers and vendors, etc.
Provide support to OIST researchers and students in basic training for animal handling, aseptic surgery and behavioral experiments. Finding and reporting of any abnormalities with animals and equipment.
Support tasks related to the use of animals in the animal facilities and maintenance of the vivarium environment and mouse strain maintenance.
Support the update of standard training programs, manuals and protocols for the efficient training and use of the instruments
Maintenance of all relevant equipment and facilities
Maintenance of excellent records regarding research support, equipment maintenance, and safety.
Other duties as assigned by the Animal Resources Section Leader
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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Onna, Japan

Posted: March 02, 2026

Deadline: April 11, 2026