Research Senior Technician- Microbial Infection and Immunity

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Job Title:

Research Senior Technician- Microbial Infection and Immunity

Department:

Medicine | School Biomedical Sciences Microbial Infection and Immunity

Job Description
Research Technician 3 in the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity to assist and support scientific investigation as directed, studying Mycobacterium tuberculosis manipulation of macrophage pathways to promote bacterial survival and reduce treatment effectiveness; independently conducts assigned experiments; performs a variety of immune cell culture, flow cytometry, molecular, imaging, and data analysis research techniques and procedures; sorts and processes tissue and blood samples; tests and evaluates current procedures; performs routine procedures on lab animals including surgical procedures and/or administration of drugs; records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results; assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; prepares research progress reports; assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature; oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities; assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation; sets up and operates laboratory equipment; monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed;

Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in biological sciences.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.; ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required. Experience in a biological/health research capacity is required. Experience with immune cell culture, flow cytometry, molecular, imaging, and data analysis research techniques and procedures desired. Experience with animal handling and husbandry desired. Experience or willingness to work in a BSL-3 laboratory desired.

FUNCTION: Research and Scholarship

SUB-FUNCTION: Research

T3

Additional Information:

Location:

Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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