Research Technician 2-Pathology

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

3d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Technician 2 performs research in molecular and cell biology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This is a grant-funded position funded until June 30, 2028.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail for record keeping.
• Ability to perform general techniques on the molecular and cellular level.

Responsibilities

• Performs biomedical research tasks.
• Makes a variety of constructs (including Cas9/CRISPR knockouts, mutant signaling components).
• Conducts experiments to satisfy research objectives.
• Grows glioma cancer cells and tests them for their sensitivity to radiation and DNA imaging agents.
• Evaluates effects on various properties of cancer cells in vitro and in vivo.
• Communicates with the PI effectively and timely regularly to determine the needs of the laboratory.
• Orders all laboratory supplies.
• Maintains the lab records of research activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level