Research Technician 2-Bioscience Research

University of Tennessee • Memphis, AL

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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 following well-defined research guidelines. This is a grant-funded position funded through June 30, 2028. The hiring salary is $19.10 per hour. The position may occasionally require weekend and evening work.

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

• 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.
• Assists in differentiating iPSCs into mesenchymal stem cells and other cell lineages, including detail progenitor cells.
• Assists with 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 implements research protocols.
• Recommends purchases of laboratory supplies needed for ongoing research projects, under the direction of the PI.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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