Research Technician
Charlotte, North Carolina
Employer: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Industry: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science
Salary: $35000 - $40000 per year
Job type: Full-Time
General Information
Position Number STMP15 Working Title Research Technician Division Academic Affairs Department College of Science (Col) Work Unit Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science Work Location Woodward Hall Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Non-Student Temporary Employment Type Temporary - Full-time Hours per week 40 Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm
Pay Rate $35K -40K Minimum Experience/Education
Graduation from high school and two years of experience in laboratory work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
BS in Biology or related field, and two years of experience in a laboratory; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is desired, but not required.
Experience with mammalian cell culture and sterile technique is preferred.
Experience with mouse handling, husbandry, and dissection is desired.
Experience with fluorescence microscopy, and immunostaining methods is preferred.
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Duties and Responsibilities
The research tech will be responsible for the daily duties of the laboratory including solution preparation, ordering of supplies, data acquisition, etc. Specifically, they will prepare for animal surgeries, organ digestion, and primary cell isolation. In addition, he/she will be responsible for organ digestion, primary cell isolation, organoid forming and culturing. The research tech will also perform cryo experiments, assess viability, yield and function. Additional responsibilities may expand as the projects grows including isolated organ perfusion. Skills in general biology lab techniques, cell culturing, microscopy, and assays are a plus.
Maintain working knowledge of research practices and accepted protocols, and skills to organize an academic research lab.
Conduct tests and experiments in accordance with the grant guidelines and properly, accurately and consistently document results with minimal supervision.
Utilize skills and technical ability to perform tests, analyze results and calibrate measurement devices without assistance or correction.
Use appropriate equipment, chemicals and research practices to accurately document results. Assist the supervisor with lab management.
Utilize skills and experience to conduct routine tests, assist and follow lab procedures consistently. Maintain knowledge required to recognize abnormal results, identify outliers and report questionable data to the supervisor for resolution. (This requires greater skill than just observing and collecting.)
Contribute to the upkeep of equipment by fixing small issues or notifying the supervisor for larger repairs.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 10/01/2024 Expected Length of Assignment 11 months Posting Open Date 08/20/2024 Posting Close Date 09/16/2024 Special Notes to Applicants
*Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions, or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
Position Number STMP15 Working Title Research Technician Division Academic Affairs Department College of Science (Col) Work Unit Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science Work Location Woodward Hall Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Non-Student Temporary Employment Type Temporary - Full-time Hours per week 40 Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm
Pay Rate $35K -40K Minimum Experience/Education
Graduation from high school and two years of experience in laboratory work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
BS in Biology or related field, and two years of experience in a laboratory; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is desired, but not required.
Experience with mammalian cell culture and sterile technique is preferred.
Experience with mouse handling, husbandry, and dissection is desired.
Experience with fluorescence microscopy, and immunostaining methods is preferred.
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Duties and Responsibilities
The research tech will be responsible for the daily duties of the laboratory including solution preparation, ordering of supplies, data acquisition, etc. Specifically, they will prepare for animal surgeries, organ digestion, and primary cell isolation. In addition, he/she will be responsible for organ digestion, primary cell isolation, organoid forming and culturing. The research tech will also perform cryo experiments, assess viability, yield and function. Additional responsibilities may expand as the projects grows including isolated organ perfusion. Skills in general biology lab techniques, cell culturing, microscopy, and assays are a plus.
Maintain working knowledge of research practices and accepted protocols, and skills to organize an academic research lab.
Conduct tests and experiments in accordance with the grant guidelines and properly, accurately and consistently document results with minimal supervision.
Utilize skills and technical ability to perform tests, analyze results and calibrate measurement devices without assistance or correction.
Use appropriate equipment, chemicals and research practices to accurately document results. Assist the supervisor with lab management.
Utilize skills and experience to conduct routine tests, assist and follow lab procedures consistently. Maintain knowledge required to recognize abnormal results, identify outliers and report questionable data to the supervisor for resolution. (This requires greater skill than just observing and collecting.)
Contribute to the upkeep of equipment by fixing small issues or notifying the supervisor for larger repairs.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 10/01/2024 Expected Length of Assignment 11 months Posting Open Date 08/20/2024 Posting Close Date 09/16/2024 Special Notes to Applicants
*Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions, or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
- Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE , duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
- Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE , duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 58235
Country: United States
State: North Carolina
City: Charlotte
ZIP: 28269
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