Research Technician

Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2029

Market Range: 05

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Technician 2 provides technical support for translational and basic research in evaluating the role of mitochondria as a therapeutic modality in the Department of Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

• Performs molecular biology techniques (Western Blots, Flow Cytometry, and Immunohistochemistry).
• Breeds, genotypes, weans, clips, and maintains mice in the lab.
• Extracts RNA from tissues of mice and humans.
• Assists with various mouse surgeries.
• Performs cDNA synthesis.
• Conducts expression studies using quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR).
• Maintains up-to-date records of mice status/experimental data within in-house mouse database.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in one of the sciences (Transcript Required).
• Experience:
  
  OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years. Experience handling mice is preferred.

• Strong ability to work independently in the development of new analytical methods.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office and capability to run equipment-associated software.
• Good laboratory and mechanical skills.
• Ability to perform sometimes tedious procedures in order to obtain precise and accurate measurements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to prepare and present information in peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.
• Familiarity with the equipment used for laboratory procedures.