Temporary Research Technician I - R108331

Department:

Location: Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID: R108331

Minimum Requirements:

5 or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Position Description:

The Price Institute of Surgical Research has five Temporary Research Technician I positions available to support research studying colorectal cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. A successful candidate will work independently, but under general supervision, to execute a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level. In collaboration with other members of the research team. Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work with a highly interactive group is required. These positions are part time with a 30 hours per week schedule.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Perform routine and non-routine experiments, which are moderate to complex. Tests may include those involving RNA and protein extractions, PCR, Western blotting, and other basic biochemical tests.
• Calculate, transcribe, and analyze data which requires a high degree of computer literacy.
• May maintain long-term tissue cultures of rodent or human cell lines and monitor cells for viability and contamination.
• Perform literature searches and help to prepare presentations and written articles for publication.
• Coordinate schedule of tests and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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