Research Technician

Research Technician

The Section of Cardiology is looking for a Research Technician to work within the Dr. Kirk research lab in the Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Assists with animal and mass spectrometry experiments.
• Records findings/results.
• Maintains laboratory notebook.
• Helps with lab maintenance, ordering of supplies, stocking shelves, and clean-up.
• Performs basic lab technique, such as making of buffers, pipetting, immunoblots, PCR, and microscopy. Performs experiments for specific projects.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Previous research experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, orally and written.
• Create and deliver presentations.
• Develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
• Maintain a high level of alertness.
• Multi-task successfully.
• Prioritize work appropriately and meet deadlines.
• Work autonomously, effectively, and collegially.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Rate Type

Salary

​FLSA Status

Exempt

​Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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Posting Statement

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