Research Technologist II

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Omaha, NE

Business Unit College of Medicine

Full-Time Regular

Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

No remote/telecommuting opportunity

This position supports advanced laboratory research activities with a primary focus on next-generation sequencing (NGS) for the identification and characterization of viral and bacterial pathogens. The role independently performs complex laboratory procedures, including sample preparation, sequencing library construction, and operation of sequencing instrumentation. It contributes to method development and optimization, performs preliminary data review, and supports implementation of new laboratory workflows that include maintaining laboratory operations, assisting with regulatory compliance and biosafety practices, managing laboratory inventory, and training new laboratory personnel.

The role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to apply technical judgment in the execution of laboratory protocols.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (
  
  NOTE:
  
  Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
• Scientific field: (information not specified)
• Required Experience:
  
  2 years
• Experience in a scientific research or clinical laboratory.
• Required License:
  No
• Required Computer Applications:
  Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
• Required Additional
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to learn and follow directions.
  • Ability to take the initiative to work independently.
  • Knowledge of general biology and chemistry.
  • Familiar with basic research lab procedures.
  • Ability to travel overseas, specifically in Africa and Asia, including securing and maintaining a valid passport and travel visas as needed.

• Preferred Education:
  
  Master’s degree or equivalent
• Preferred Degree Field:
  Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related scientific field
• Preferred Experience:
  • More than two years working in a scientific research or clinical laboratory.
  • Molecular biology laboratory and experience.
  • Experience in Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Technologies sequencing.
• Preferred License:
  No
• Preferred Computer Applications:
  Microsoft Outlook
• Preferred Other Computer Applications:
  Python, Unix
• Preferred Additional
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Extensive knowledge of research methodology and techniques.

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