Research Technician 2-Bioscience Research bei UT Health Science Center BU
UT Health Science Center BU · Memphis, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Memphis
Market Range: 05
Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Technician 2 assists in stem cell research, with a focus on both dental and cardiac applications, while adhering to well-defined research guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Aids in generating and maintaining induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from human somatic cells including urinary epithelial cells and dental cells.
- Performs specialized experiments in molecular biology and epigenetic studies.
- Differentiation of iPSCs into mesenchymal stem cells and other cell lineages including detail progenitor cells.
- Performs small animal experiments.
- Assists in data analysis and scientific presentations.
- Assists the PI in summarizing, analyzing, and organizing research data for publications.
- Provides instructions and training to interns, residents and fellows.
- Designs and implement research protocols.
- Provides recommendations for purchasing lab supplies necessary for ongoing research projects, under the direction of the PI.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Science or a related field. (Master’s Degree preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent organization and communication skills.
- Ability to follow directions on experimental protocols or requests from the PI.
- Ability to identify gene expressions.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.
