Extended Job Title

Medical Research Tech I

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

513001 - Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

Position Description

Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory. Duties include performing standard laboratory experiments and procedures on specimens from patients and/or experimental animals, routine maintenance and clean-up of the laboratory and caring for experimental animals. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards may be present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances.

Requisition ID

39304BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

-Maintain established cell lines for ongoing projects.
-Assist P.I. in maintaining a supportive and collegial working environment that fosters the exchange of ideas and enhances scientific progress.
-Inventorying freezers, and nitrogen database.
-Perform DIMSCAN assay on cell lines.
-Establish and maintain laboratory records (expenditures, budget, equipment, manuals and records, animal use records, reagent and experimental protocols, material safety data sheets, databases, biohazardous materials).
-Assist P.I., postdocs, other employees, and students in misc. tasks, media preparation, stocking cell culture supplies, autoclaving, aiding new students/employees in experimental procedures.
-Responsible for digitally scanning and organizing research records. Initiates and maintains an accurate and timely filing system.
-Assists administrative staff with organizing and stocking necessary office supplies. Assists administrative staff with maintaining a clean office environment.

Grant Funded?

Yes

Pay Grade Minimum

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

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

may include some weekends

Work Location

Lubbock

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Part 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 website.

Job Group

Research Technicians

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation. No previous work experience.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?

Yes

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