Research Technician

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Supports research operations within the department by preparing and executing rodent-based experiments and performing essential technical components of funded research studies
• Coordinates study logistics
• Administers animal treatments
• Conducts data collection and management
• Performs routine data analyses
• Prepares chemicals and reagents
• Maintains accurate study documentation to ensure quality, compliance, and reproducibility

General Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results
• Keeps organized analytical data of performed experiments
• Provides support for equipment maintenance as needed
• Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training
• Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management
• May train junior-level staff
• May help plan experiments or short-term goals

Qualifications

EDUCATION Required

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field

SKILLS Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.