Research Technician 2-Pathology

Market Range: 05

Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Technician 2 performs research in molecular and cell biology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

• Performs biomedical research tasks.
• Makes a variety of constructs (including Cas9/CRISPR knockouts, mutant signaling components).
• Conducts experiments to satisfy research objectives.
• Grows glioma cancer cells and tests them for their sensitivity to radiation and DNA imaging agents.
• Evaluates effects on various properties of cancer cells in vitro and in vivo
• Communicates with the PI effectively and timely regularly to determine the needs of the laboratory.
• Orders all laboratory supplies.
• Maintains the lab records of research activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• EXPERIENCE: OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail for record keeping.
• Ability to perform general techniques on the molecular and cellular level.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.