Research Technologist

We are seeking a Research Technologist who will perform routine tests in a research laboratory, contribute to general laboratory maintenance, and maintain equipment and supplies. This position provides opportunities to learn cutting-edge skills and concepts.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments under supervision.

• Responsible for mouse colony management, genotyping, and PCR.

• Utilize in vivo models in experiments. Following experimental protocols and in accordance with USDA and AALAC guidelines, monitor animals and maintain health records. Sacrifice and dissect animal remains as required. Prepare tissue for study utilizing histochemical techniques.

• Follow established procedures or protocols and utilize aseptic technique to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include basic tissue culture, cell separation methods, electrophoretic separations, assays, basic molecular biology, or other specialized histology and biological science techniques.

• Operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, incubator, scintillation counter, spectrophotometer, light microscope, and/or utilizes laminar flow hood.

• Operate lab computers for data entry and maintain accurate data records.

• Assist with seminar preparations and other laboratory responsibilities.

• In accordance with established policies and procedures, monitor inventory levels, order materials, and supplies, and count orders upon receipt.

• Maintain and make minor adjustments to equipment, e.g. calibrating, and alignment.

• Complete annual university biohazard/universal precaution/radiation safety training, as appropriate.
• Use sterile techniques to avoid contaminating lab experiments.

• Use universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.

• Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience is preferred.
  

• Experience in molecular biology and rodent husbandry/handling, brain histology, rodent behavioral analysis, bioinformatic analysis, and programming/engineering skills.
  
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines achieved through undergraduate studies and laboratory experience gained through coursework: neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, physics, virology, microbiology, and/or genetics.
• Additional relevant laboratory experience acquired through extracurricular activities or summer employment is very desirable.

Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 HRLY ($36,700 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5pm
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Psy Molecular Psychiatry Program
Personnel area: School of Medicine