Term Research Technician 2-Physiology

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Term Research Technician 2 supports ongoing research in obesity and diabetes using genetic and surgical mouse models in the Department of Physiology. This position is supported by a Neuroscience Pilot Fund award and is tied to the duration and scope of the funded project. This position assists with the day-to-day experimental activities, including mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, PCR-based assays, and in vivo procedures such as body weight monitoring and sample collection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and standard operating protocols.
• Skill in following established experimental protocols and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to perform routine laboratory tasks under supervision in a consistent and timely manner.
• Ability to handle and work with laboratory animals in a controlled research setting.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple routine tasks within a laboratory environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with ELISA or histology-based assays is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and manages a mouse breeding colony, including routine husbandry coordination and record-keeping.
• Performs in vivo support activities, including weight monitoring, basic animal handling, and assistance with sample collection (e.g., blood and tissue) under supervision.
• Assists with general organization of animal-related workflows and ensures timely execution of routine procedures.
• Performs PCR-based assays (including genotyping) following established protocols under close supervision.
• Assists with routine laboratory assays, including ELISA and histology-based workflows, using established procedures (prior experience with these techniques is preferred but not required).
• Supports sample processing, data recording, and general laboratory organization related to experimental workflows.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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