Laboratory Technician Senior

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Laboratory Technician Senior
Requisition Number RE44409
Working Title Lab Tech Sr.
Department Name 7H750:PHYSIOLOGY
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 40
Salary Range $15.15-24.26/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

BS
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Required Related Experience

1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders up to 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy.
Shift
Primarily Days Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and weekends are possible due to experimentation.
Job Summary
Our laboratory is interested in understanding how cellular stressors that alter the mechanical function of heart cells (cardiomyocytes) lead to cardiac dysfunction and ultimately heart failure. To determine the impact of cellular stressor on the mechanical function of cardiomyocytes, our lab utilizes human induced stem cell – derived cardiomyocytes as our primary model system.
The successful applicant will be expected to be highly organized, able to speak fluent English, demonstrate the ability to generate experimental data, have clear writing and communication skills, and to be a team player. Personnel in this role will perform daily tissue culture maintenance and cell expansion, isolate RNA and protein, run qPCR and Western blot, and fabricate single-cell mechanical measurement platform. Additional responsibilities include to order lab items, image cells for mechanical studies, maintain cell culture bank, analyze and quantify cell mechanics data.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic computer and laboratory skills, English proficiency, being able to understand and apply both verbal and written directions.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a related field (science preferred) and research laboratory experience.
Deadline to Apply 03/21/2024
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