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Research Technician 3: 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, Western analysis, FACS and processes tissue and blood samples, live mouse handling, colony maintenance; tests and evaluates current procedures; 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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a biological, health or other related science field or equivalent experience required. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work well within a team environment, self-motivated, and good time management skills, strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (excel, word etc.), previous experience in research or a lab environment is preferred, but not required
Function: Research and Scholarship
Subfuntion: Research
Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical
Career Level: T3
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