Medical Research Tech II

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, TX, seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support a research lab, perform experiments, assist with new procedures, and help maintain equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities include inventory control, assisting PI with budgeting, training students and staff, maintaining breeding colony of genetically altered mice, and conducting routine protocol work such as Western blot, PCR, and cell culture, with safety first.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with science coursework; experience in a lab preferred.
• College coursework in sciences or related experience may substitute for formal degree.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and handling laboratory animals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventories of commonly used supplies and equipment.
• Assist PI with budgeting and monitor spending.
• Train students and technicians in procedures and safety.
• Manage breeding colony of genetically altered mice and perform genotyping.
• Conduct daily animal inventory and maintain records.
• Design and execute experiments (e.g., Western blot, PCR) and document methods and results.
• Supervise lab support activities and help with equipment maintenance.

Skills

Lab protocols

Training others

Inventory management

Budget monitoring

Animal handling

Education

High School Diploma

College coursework in sciences

Tools

Pipetting

PCR

Western blot

Cell culture

Job description

Position Description

Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory performing laboratory experiments and procedures. Assists with the development of new procedures and techniques to be utilized within the laboratory. Performs other functional duties such as maintenance of the laboratory and laboratory equipment and supplies. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards maybe present due to use of ratioctive, cacinogenic or other potientally harmful substances. Assists in training and direction of subordinate personnel.

Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory performing laboratory experiments and procedures. Assists with the development of new procedures and techniques to be utilized within the laboratory. Performs other functional duties such as maintenance of the laboratory and laboratory equipment and supplies. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards maybe present due to use of ratioctive, cacinogenic or other potientally harmful substances. Assists in training and direction of subordinate personnel.

Major/Essential Functions

• Responsible for maintaining inventories of commonly used supplies.
• Assist P.I. in establishing the budget and monitoring spending.
• Help P.I, students, and other technical personnel in training new students, postdocs and other investigators in various scientific procedures; preparation of talks, grants and publications.
• Manage and maintain a breeding colony of genetically altered mice, including genotyping and records.
• Conduct daily animal inventory.
• Design & execute experiments (Western blot analysis, recombinant protein expression, immunofluorescence analysis, cell culture).
• Perform rat injections, tattooing, handling, breeding and dissection.
• Maintain a record of experiments in a laboratory notebook, including detailed methodology, calculations, data graphs, images of protein blots ("Westerns"), interpretations of data, and indications of errors or unexpected outcomes.
• Supervise lab support activities such as dishwashing, ordering, cleaning, autoclaving solutions and stuffing pipette tip boxes by student assistants and provide these services when student assistants are absent.
• Help maintain essential laboratory equipment (check -80° and -20° freezer temperatures) and record (animal use and breeding colony records, material safety data sheets, biohazardous materials, invoices from orders).

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma; college work in one of the sciences or education/experience to equal 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with conducting research in a biological field.
• Experience with tools and techniques in molecular biology, including pipetting, performing assays, Western blotting, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
• Experience in handling small animals (mice).
• Experience with operations on a Macintosh or Windows computer.
• Experience with an online purchasing system to order equipment, reagents, and supplies.
• Experience and/or knowledge with molecular biology and biochemistry.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

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