Research Technician II, Physiology
About The Position
Works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of science. In addition to the duties outlined in the RTII job description: Perform scientific research work in molecular or cell biology Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning implementation of new procedures Perform research in mammalian cell culture, microscopy or molecular cloning Co-author publications Operates and/or maintains various laboratory equipment and apparatus Records research data in accordance with prescribed procedures, discussing results with supervisor Assists in collection of data for project reports Maintains lab inventory by ordering reagents, replenishing reagents, and consumables, as necessary Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree With major coursework in field of assignment and no experience or
- Two (2) years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment or
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- No experience required with Bachelor's Degree or
- 2 years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with two (2) years of college or
- 4 years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School Graduation or GED equivalent
Responsibilities
- Perform scientific research work in molecular or cell biology
- Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning implementation of new procedures
- Perform research in mammalian cell culture, microscopy or molecular cloning
- Co-author publications
- Operates and/or maintains various laboratory equipment and apparatus
- Records research data in accordance with prescribed procedures, discussing results with supervisor
- Assists in collection of data for project reports
- Maintains lab inventory by ordering reagents, replenishing reagents, and consumables, as necessary
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs routine scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
- Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
- Records research data in accordance with prescribed procedures, discussing results with supervisor.
- Assists in collection of data for project reports.
- Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning implementation of new procedures.
- May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of laboratory personnel of lower grade engaged in limited phase of research project.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
