Medical Research Tech III - Pediatrics/Animal Xenograft Experiments

Lubbock

 

Medical Research Tech III - Pediatrics/Animal Xenograft Experiments

29737BR

Position Description

Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory conducting specified phases of research projects. Performs work independently and is responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the laboratory and in experiments, and new applications for standard procedures and techniques. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards may be present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potientially harmful substances. Responsibilities also include ensuring overall cleanliness of the laboratory and laboratory equipment, and ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of necessary supplies. May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel.

Org Level 7

513001 - Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

Major/Essential Functions

Assist P.I. in maintaining a supportive and collegial working environment that fosters exchange of ideas and enhances scientific progress.

Maintain animal xenograft experiments and daily animal rounds. To potentially include some weekends.

Design, execution, and training new students/employees in animal care (safe & humane handling and restraint of animals; substance administration to include intramuscular, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and intravenous, as well as gavage; a collection of blood samples; sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia; methods of euthanasia).

Establish and maintain laboratory records (expenditures, budget, equipment, manuals and records, animal use records, reagent and experimental protocols, material safety data sheets, databases, bio-hazardous materials).

Conduct and/or supervise laboratory support activities (ordering supplies, preparing solutions, washing and sterilizing surgical instruments, etc.).

Assist P.I., postdocs, and students in misc. tasks (training new students/employees in experimental procedures, library work, preparation of talks, publications, and grants).

Maintain in vitro cell cultures and experiments; when applicable.

Must work cohesively and promote a productive atmosphere.

Maintain in vitro cell cultures and experiments; when applicable. Laminar flow hood, pipettes, gloves, and media.

Cell cultures should be checked weekly and media changed every 7-10 days. DIMSCAN experiments should be maintained throughout the whole experiment.

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences, or equivalent combination (4 years) of job-related experience and college education. Experience may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

EEO Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Grant Funded?

Yes

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Research Technicians

Shift

Day

Travel Required

None

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?

No

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