Medical Research Tech III at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Medical Research Tech III

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

511515 - CBB Lbk Genl

Position Description

Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory conducting specified phases of research projects. Performs work independently and is responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the laboratory and in experiments, and new applications for standard procedures and techniques. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards may be present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances. Responsibilities also include ensuring overall cleanliness of the laboratory and laboratory equipment, and ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of necessary supplies. May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel.

Requisition ID

38979BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

• The laboratory of Petar Grozdanov, Ph.D. is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic candidate to join an interdisciplinary, collaborative group studying a range of fundamental questions on regulation of alternative polyadenylation (APA) in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, and how APA regulates gene expression in these conditions.


• The research will be conducted primarily in the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry in the School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, in collaboration with laboratories in the Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience.


• The position will require the candidate to work with small animals (mice), cell culture, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). It will also involve interaction and coordination with collaborators' labs.


• Be highly self-motivated with strong interest in learning new knowledge and techniques.


• Have excellent communication and organizational skills, including attention to details.


• The position will be funded for two years with a possibility for an extension.

Grant Funded?

Yes

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• General experience and expertise in laboratory techniques broadly used in biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology research, including handling and processing animal tissues and working with advanced instrumentation.


• Experiences in successfully working with cell lines, viral transduction, three-dimensional cell cultures, handling mice, genotyping and treating mice would be a plus.


• Experiences in basic immunohistochemistry (IHC), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and microscopy would be a plus.


• B.A., B.S., or M.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry.


• Capable of conceptualizing, designing experiments and conducting studies independently would be a plus.

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

CBB Lbk Genl

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

Research Technicians

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences, or equivalent combination (four (4) years) of job-related experience and college education. Experience may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?

No

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