Research Laboratory Technician II - Pharmacy Sciences

Creighton University•Omaha, NE

11h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our research team as a research associate in the Creighton University Department of Pharmacy Sciences. The research laboratory technician will handle laboratory animal, rabbit as per approved protocol, measures intraocular pressure (IOP), plan the items needed for glaucoma induction, and extracts ocular tissues at the end of the study. Under general supervision, provides a wide variety of complex laboratory testing and technical lab support for a research facility. Requires knowledge of the processes/procedures in testing, documenting experiments, maintaining laboratory notebook, analyzing data, and report using complex statistical computer software. This position is generally Monday-Friday but may require some evening, weekend, and holiday work. This position is not a remote position and employee will need to be on campus. This is a grant-funded position beginning July 1, 2026- February 28, 2027. Once grant funding has been exhausted, the position will end.

Requirements

PhD degree in Biotechnology
2-4 years of research lab experience involving molecular biology techniques
2-4 years of research lab experience involving animal handling
2-4 years of research lab experience involving developing drug delivery systems
Understanding of research methods
Understanding of laboratory techniques
Understanding of care of laboratory animal and equipment
Ability to interpret data
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Proficiency in using Image J
Proficiency in using design of experiments tools
Proficiency in using GraphPad prisms
Proficiency in using tools for predicting drug-likeness
Proficiency in using tools for predicting pharmacokinetics
Proficiency in using tools for predicting pharmacodynamics
Detail oriented
Analytical skills
Strong work ethic
Excellent written and communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays depending upon research needs

Responsibilities

Handle laboratory animal, rabbit as per approved protocol
Measure intraocular pressure (IOP)
Plan the items needed for glaucoma induction
Extract ocular tissues at the end of the study
Provide a wide variety of complex laboratory testing and technical lab support for a research facility
Document experiments
Maintain laboratory notebook
Analyze data
Report using complex statistical computer software
Uphold Creighton’s core values and demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Adhere to all University Ethical Standards of Conduct, rules, regulations, and job requirements, including required educational trainings
Data collection (70%)
Data processing and analysis (30%)