Research Technician, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Galveston

Research Technician, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Galveston)

** Galveston, Texas, United States*
* ** New*
* Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2603303

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* Associate's degree in basic science or equivalent and 1 year of related experience.

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* Job Summary:

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* We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented technician to support daily operations of a molecular genetics research laboratory. This role is ideal for an early-career scientist looking to gain hands-on experience in general lab operation, next-generation sequencing library preparation and chromosome conformation capture (Hi-C) in a fast-paced research environment.

Research Technician provides technical support to research staff in performing laboratory experiments.

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* Job Duties:

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* + Under direct supervision, performs routine, detailed technical laboratory tasks as prescribed by the assigned experiment.

+ Prepares a variety of chemicals, solutions, and reagents based on defined laboratory procedures.

+ Assists in performing routine chemical and/or biological analyses.

+ Assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.

+ Conducts routine experiments under direct supervision.

+ Assists with the preparation of laboratory reports using scientific data from experiments.

+ Cleans equipment and work areas.

+ Adheres to internal controls established for department.

+ Performs related duties as required.

** Salary Range**  **:*
* Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

** Equal Employment Opportunity*
* UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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