Medical Research Tech IV - El Paso, United States - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso

Description

37469BR

Extended Job Title:
Medical Research Tech IV (Ctr of Exc in Cancer Rsch/Alberta)


Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso


Position Description:
Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory conducting specified phases of research projects. Performs work independently and responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the laboratory research projects.

Performs work independently and 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 maybe present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances.

Responsibilities include ensuring overall cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment, and for ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of necessary supplies.

May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel.


Requisition ID:
37469BR


Travel Required:
Up to 25%


Major/Essential Functions:

• Performs lab work independently and is responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the lab and in experiments.
• Collects research data and maintains records related to corresponding research initiatives. Assists with patient samples, patient consents, completion of corresponding forms, and processing and storage of all documents.
• Completes advanced scientific procedures. In vivo experiments; intravenous injections, complex patient sample xenografts, flow cytometry on mouse blood and bone marrow, and bone marrow transplantation. Responsible for training research staff on both In Vitro and In Vivo assays.
• Directs and trains students and volunteers while performing experiments. Trains students on appropriate mouse handling.
• Will assist with the preparation of figures and text for grant proposals and manuscripts for submission.
• Coordinates care of rats, mice or other animals housed in the Laboratory Animal Resource Center, including maintenance of breeding colonies. Trains students and volunteers on mice handling techniques and protocols.
• Responsible for day to day maintenance of lab to include; assists with ordering supplies, inventory, and dish washing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.
• Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP's values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.

Grant Funded?:
Yes


Minimum Hire Rate:
Compensation is commensurate upon qualifications


Pay Basis:
Hourly


Work Location:
El Paso


Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous laboratory experience is required.
• Must have experience breeding and maintaining transgenic and/or knockout mouse models for research, and be able to perform intravenous injections on rodents.
• Will have hands-on in depth knowledge of most of the following techniques: mouse models of disease, flow cytometry, real-time PCR, western blots, aseptic technique, tissue culture, RNA sequencing, metabolomics, and lipidomics.
• Must have the ability to pay extreme attention to detail and have high level organizational skills.

Campus:
HSC - El Paso


Department:
Ctr of Exc in Cancer Rsch EP


Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Transcript


Job Type:
Full Time


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.


Job Group:
Research Technicians


Shift:
Day


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.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in one of the sciences.
• Equivalent combination (6 years) of job-related experience and college education.
• Experience may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
Yes


Are select agents used in this laboratory?:
Yes


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.

To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website ) .