"Research Senior Technician - Comprehensive Cancer Center"

Research Senior Technician to assist and support scientific investigation to study cancer as directed in the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

• Independently conducts assigned experiments
• Performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures and Northern and Western analysis
• Sorts and processes tissue and blood samples
• Tests and evaluates current procedures
• Performs routine procedures on lab animals
• Records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results
• Assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures
• Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts
• Prepares research progress reports
• Assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts
• Conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature
• Oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities
• Assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation
• Sets up and operates laboratory equipment
• Monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.

Education/Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in a biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.

This position is part-time/20 hours per week.

Function: Research and Scholarship
Sub Function: Research
Career Band: Individual Contributor-Technical
Career level: T3

Categories: Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory, Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: R142417