"Senior Research Technician - Pathology & Immunology"

Position Summary

The Klechevsky Laboratory is seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual to assist with innovative research in immunology. Our group utilizes novel in-vitro, ex-vivo, and in-vivo approaches to understand the molecular pathways underlying dendritic cell subset biology in health and disease.

This position independently performs complex research studies, experiments, and assays using molecular and cellular biology and cells isolated from tissue, blood, or differentiated in vitro.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs complex analysis/projects according to research protocols, explaining methods and procedures to other technicians.
• Coordinates patient specimen collection and delivery to lab and maintains patient data and compliance documents.
• May perform preliminary statistical analysis of data.
• Assures compliance 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. coordinate general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Assists in the training and development of technicians, acting as a group leader.

Working Conditions:

• This position works in laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.
• The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

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:

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

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Laboratory Setting (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

Communication, File Organization, Laboratory Instrumentation, Organized Thinking, Recordkeeping, Software Program, Working Independently

Grade

R08-H

Salary Range

$18.77 - $31.94 / 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.