"Research Technician II - Pathology & Immunology"

Position Summary

The Yarbrough lab investigates novel diagnostic methods for infectious disease. This position assists with research studies, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation in accordance with local, state, and federal clinical research requirements. The position provides an opportunity to gain experience in clinical research and the potential to contribute to scientific publications.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with research studies, experiments, and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs data extraction, data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Prepares bacterial cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• This position works in a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory environment with potential exposure to bacteria, human clinical specimens, and biological and chemical hazards. 
• The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Cell Culture Techniques, Collaboration, Communication, Computer Software, File Organization, Laboratory Instrumentation, Microsoft Office, Nucleic Acid Extraction, Organizing, Pipetting, Sterilization Techniques, Working Independently

Grade

R06-H

Salary Range

$16.92 - $26.44 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Scheduled Hours

40