Temporary Part-Time Research Technician
About The Position
The Department of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Research Technician for a temporary hourly part-time position. The anticipated start date is in January 2027. The technician will join Dr. Qian Xie’s research laboratory, contributing to biological research experiments and supporting ongoing projects by performing technical duties related to standardized tests and experiments. The position is based on-site and is not eligible for remote work. Sponsorship is not available. Compensation is $20.00 to $23.00 per hour, based on experience. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three references with phone numbers and email addresses. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check, approved work authorization, and sufficient grant funding. This is a non-exempt position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Knowledge of basic laboratory methodology.
- Knowledge of business English and arithmetic.
- Ability to perform basic informational research projects.
- Ability to gather, compile, and analyze data.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with rodent models.
- Previous laboratory experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical duties of a physical or biological nature to support research activities.
- Assist with data collection, interpretation, evaluation, and documentation for laboratory projects.
- Operate and set up laboratory or research equipment for experiments.
- Collect, tabulate, and calculate data using electronic devices.
- Maintain computer databases of research and protocol records.
- Order, replace, and maintain laboratory supplies.
- Conduct minor repairs on research equipment as needed.
- Perform general laboratory maintenance and cleanup.
- Train and supervise new research personnel.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned.
- Work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
