Researcher Technician 2-Pharmacology

University of Tennessee Health Science Center, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Memphis, TENNESSEE
Job Type: FullTime

Researcher Technician 2-Pharmacology - 240000008D 



Description

 

Market Range: 05

Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly

 

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION

 

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   The Research Technician 2 assists with the interdisciplinary research projects that utilize zebrafish, mouse, and rabbit models to study calcium signaling in retinal synapses during development, adulthood, and disease.  

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : 

  • Performs electrophysiology, confocal imaging, molecular biology, and biochemistry experiments under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
  • Performs analysis of the generated data under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
  • Participates in the research project design, manuscript, and grant writing.
  • Plans experiments, records data, analyzes data, and participates in conferences and lab meetings.
  • Performs laboratory maintenance to include preparation of reagents, supply inventory, supply orders, equipment maintenance, and animal colony management.
  • Assists students and technicians in research projects and experiments.  
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
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    Qualifications

     

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

      EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Physiology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

      EXPERIENCE: OR a combination of college course work and work experience to equal eight (8) years. 

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

    • Excellent project management and writing skills.
    • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
    • Familiarity with biochemistry and molecular biology assays is desirable but not compulsory.

     

    WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

     


    Job
      Research Technical 
    Primary Location
      US-Tennessee-Memphis 
    Organization
      Pharmacology 
    Campus/Institute  Memphis 
    Schedule
      Full-time 
    Job Posting
      Feb 6, 2024, 5:08:35 PM 


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