Research Technician I, Internal Medicine
About The Position
Works under general supervision to provide routine technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of fundamental techniques and practices related to particular field of science. The Parikh lab, which studies mechanisms of aging as they relate to the vasculature and energy metabolism, is seeking a Research Technician I. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive professional who will support one or more clinical/postdoctoral fellows with their research projects by performing genotyping of the lab's mouse colony, breeding cages and data analysis. Additionally, candidate will perform PCR, Gel Electrophoresis and other techniques. Performs cell culture experiments with careful attention to maintaining sterile conditions. Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers or abstracts for publication. Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, medical technology or relevant field or High School Diploma including courses in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc. or GED Equivalent
- 1 year of experience as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with Completion of two (2) years of college or
- 3 years of laboratory experience including two years as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Work requires exercise of minimum of judgment.
- Work requires precision in preparing materials and recording data.
- Work requires working knowledge of varies types of equipment used in laboratory to which assigned.
Nice To Haves
- Organized, proactive professional
Responsibilities
- Performing genotyping of the lab's mouse colony
- Breeding cages
- Data analysis
- Performing PCR
- Performing Gel Electrophoresis
- Performing cell culture experiments with careful attention to maintaining sterile conditions
- Collaborating with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers or abstracts for publication
- Reading literature and conferring with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation
- Assists in conducting experiments and working on research problems in such fields as physiology, bacteriology, tissue culture, chemistry, and other related fields by performing basic, routine, and least complex procedures as prescribed by supervisor.
- Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
- Records resulting data in accordance with established methods.
- Confers with supervisor concerning results obtained, and modifies procedures in accordance with instruction of supervisor.
Benefits
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- healthcare
- PTO and paid holidays
- on-site childcare
- wage, merit increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
