Research Technician - Schank

External Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Flexibility may be needed.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 04/25/2023 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 05/15/2023 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Research Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This position will serve as the lab manager/research technician for the research lab of Dr. Jesse Schank in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. The Schank lab conducts NIH
-funded basic research pertaining to stress, depression, alcohol consumption, and drug seeking behavior using preclinical rodent models. Responsibilities of this position will include multiple aspects of scientific research including data collection, assay development and execution, and project management. Prior experience with rodent work is highly preferred. The candidate will perform multiple assays in molecular and cell biology including RT- PCR , immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescent staining, and microscopy.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Effectively communicate and work well with others in the lab group.
- Maintain accurate documentation, pay attention to detail.
- Basic laboratory skills, including sterile technique and basic analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Detail oriented and accurate.
- Learn and acquire new skills in a fast paced and sometimes-stressful environment.
- Willing to work with small animals.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills while carrying out instructions.
- Multi-task and prioritize work assignments with little supervision.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Physical Demands
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/ containers/ machinery, sometimes involving repetitive motions.
- Wear all protective gear where required, including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles.
- Work for long periods of time with arms extended.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this…