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

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Medical Research Tech III - Almodovar Lab

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

511601 - Immunology/Molecular Micro Lbk

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

39767BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

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

Major/Essential Functions

• Cell culture under BSL2+


• Assists in maintenance of lab equipment. Performs or coordinates cleaning and sterilization of laboratory glassware and instruments as needed


• Performs or coordinates person-specific lab duties including making buffers, aliquoting reagents, calibrating pH meter


• Prepares or coordinates the preparation of basic solutions for use within the lab


• Keeps the laboratory and lab equipment clean, operational, and inspection ready each day


• Prepares and maintains impeccable and up-to-date lab notebook


• Helps to plan and coordinate collaborative projects & guides new lab members and rotation students


• Maintains and helps to manage lab inventories


• Assists in designing experiments for manuscript and grant preparation


• Assists in building the lab's infrastructure and inventory


• Assists in protocol development and in vivo studies using HIV-infected humanized mice applying BSL3 practices


• Develops protocols for in vitro studies using HIV-infected primary cells for flow cytometry, live cell imaging, cell sorting, genomics, or proteomic procedures  applying BSL3 practices


• Reads the current literature to ensure performance of experiments using the most up-to-date protocols and cutting-edge technology applying BSL3 practices


• Attends weekly lab meetings and journal clubs.

Grant Funded?

Yes

Pay Grade Minimum

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

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Post-baccalaureate research experience.
Molecular biology skills required for quantitative real-time PCR, cloning, primary cell culture, and experience with research animal (mouse or rat) handling.


 

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Immunology/Molecular Micro Lbk

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Part 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

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned

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?

Yes

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