Research Technician 2

Memphis, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Market Range: 05

Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL AUGUST 31 2029

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator the Research Technician 2 provides technical support for translational and basic research in evaluating the role of mitochondria as a therapeutic modality in the Department of Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs molecular biology techniques (Western Blots Flow Cytometry and Immunohistochemistry).
Breeds genotypes weans clips and maintains mice in the lab.
Extracts RNA from tissues of mice and humans.
Assists with various mouse surgeries.
Performs cDNA synthesis.
Conducts expression studies using quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR).
Maintains up-to-date records of mice status/experimental data within in-house mouse database.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:Bachelors Degree in one of the sciences.(TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: ORa combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years. Experience handling mice is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong ability to work independently in the development of new analytical methods.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office and capability to run equipment-associated software.
Good laboratory and mechanical skills.
Ability to perform sometimes tedious procedures in order to obtain precise and accurate measurements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to prepare and present information in peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.
Familiarity with the equipment used for laboratory procedures.

Required Experience:

DescriptionMarket Range: 05Hiring Salary: $19.10/HourlyTHIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL AUGUST 31 2029JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator the Research Technician 2 provides technical support for translational and basic research in evalua...