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Research Technician (Dental School/Alberta)

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 potentially 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.

Requisition ID

33566BR

Work Location

El Paso

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Campus

HSC - El Paso

Department

Woody L. Hunt SDM Admin ELP

Major/Essential Functions

Collection of oral fluid, blood, and tissue samples from patients. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional policies and regulations regarding collections of oral fluids and tissue samples
Label, preparation and storage of samples. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional safety policies nd regulations regarding handling of lab specimens
Daily operations of biobank including quality assurance and quality control. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional policies regarding biobanks. Must communicate daily with Program Manager or Director
Maintenance of study protocol and data collection for project and reporting to involved lab. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional safety policies and regulations regarding handlining oflab specimens under supervision of the Faculty or Assistant Director
Assist with chemical, biochemical immunodiagnostic data of sample collection. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional safety policies and regulations regarding handling of lab analysis specimens under supervision of the Faculty, Manager, or Assistant Director
Other duties as assigned. Employee must communicate daily with Faculty ad Assistant Director and work to achieve project goals and milestones.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in laboratory setting
Good organization skills and the ability to perform aseptic technique
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Experience in collecting and processing samples from human subjects
Laboratory experience with DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, Western Blotting and ELISA. Experience in Tissue Culture techniques

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.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?

No

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

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.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Research Technicians

Air Force Specialty Code

3A1X1, 8A200

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

15P, 36B, 42A, 56M, 68J, 88H, 88N, 89A, 89B, 92A, 92Y

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

0111, 3372, 6046

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

AZ, LS, MC, PS, RP, YN

Job Expires

05/25/2023

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