Job Description - Research Technician 2-Transplant Surgery (24000001RU)
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: 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.
Primary Location: Memphis
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Aug 23, 2024, 9:11:32 PM
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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