Term Research Technician -Physiology Job Memphis area,Tennessee USA,Research/Development

Position: Term Research Technician 2-Physiology

Term Research Technician 2

This is a part-time grant-funded position funded until June 1, 2027 (20 hours per week).

Job Summary /

Essential Job Functions:

The Term Research Technician 2 supports ongoing research in obesity and diabetes using genetic and surgical mouse models in the Department of Physiology. This position is supported by a Neuroscience Pilot Fund award and is tied to the duration and scope of the funded project. This position assists with the day-to-day experimental activities, including mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, PCR-based assays, and in vivo procedures such as body weight monitoring and sample collection.

Responsibilities

Maintains and manages a mouse breeding colony, including routine husbandry coordination and record-keeping.

Performs in vivo support activities, including weight monitoring, basic animal handling, and assistance with sample collection (e.g., blood and tissue) under supervision.

Assists with general organization of animal-related workflows and ensures timely execution of routine procedures.

Performs PCR-based assays (including genotyping) following established protocols under close supervision.

Assists with routine laboratory assays, including ELISA and histology-based workflows, using established procedures (prior experience with these techniques is preferred but not required).

Supports sample processing, data recording, and general laboratory organization related to experimental workflows.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science or a related field. (Transcript required)

Experience:

Or a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years. (Prior experience with ELISA or histology-based assays is preferred.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and standard operating protocols.
Skill in following established experimental protocols and maintaining accurate records.
Ability to perform routine laboratory tasks under supervision in a consistent and timely manner.
Ability to handle and work with laboratory animals in a controlled research setting.
Ability to organize and manage multiple routine tasks within a laboratory environment.

Work Schedule:

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