Research Technician 2-Bioscience Research

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Technician 2 assists with stem cell research focused on dental and cardiac applications while adhering to well-defined research guidelines. This is a grant-funded position funded until June 30, 2028.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field; a transcript is required.
• Alternatively, a combination of college coursework and work experience totaling four years.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions on experimental protocols or requests from the PI.
• Ability to identify gene expressions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from human somatic cells, including urinary epithelial cells and dental cells.
• Perform specialized experiments in molecular biology and epigenetic studies.
• Assist in differentiating iPSCs into mesenchymal stem cells and other cell lineages, including detail progenitor cells.
• Assist with data analysis and scientific presentations.
• Assist the PI in summarizing, analyzing, and organizing research data for publications.
• Provide instructions and training to interns, residents, and fellows.
• Design and implement research protocols.
• Recommend purchases of lab supplies needed for ongoing research projects, under the PI's direction.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time