Job Description - Research Technician 2-Transplant Surgery (24000001RU)
Market Range: 05
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION
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.
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.
- Maintains up-to-date records of mice status/experimental data within in-house mouse database.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in one of the sciences. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years.
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.
Schedule: Full-time
Campus/Institute: Memphis
Job Posting: Aug 23, 2024, 9:11:32 PM
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