Research Technician I

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center is seeking a Research Technician I to support research in immunotherapy-resistant cancers. The successful candidate will conduct experiments, manage data, and maintain laboratory tasks focusing on immune evasion mechanisms. Strong laboratory skills and a background in related fields are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with murine models and laboratory techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo and in vitro experiments including cell separation and tissue culture.
• Analyze experimental data and maintain databases.
• Assist in managing mouse colonies and general lab duties.

Skills

Cell separation

Molecular techniques

Cell culture

Data analysis

Proficient in computers

Immunohistochemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department:

Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R107006
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require professional certification. Grade 4 (Hourly)
Position Description:

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology has an opening for a Research Technician I in the Dibra Lab. The Dibra Lab investigates the mechanisms of immune evasion in immunotherapy-resistant cancers, focusing on how TP53 alterations in breast and liver tumors disrupt immune surveillance and promote tumor persistence. The candidate will conduct experiments in vivo and in vitro experiments, analyze experimental data, make graphics, maintain the mouse colonies and databases. In addition to general lab duties as assigned, the candidate will be expected to perform cell separation, use molecular and cellular techniques, work with murine models of cancer, genotyping, immunohistochemistry, western blots, and IHC. Mouse husbandry experience would be a plus. The candidate should be proficient in the use of computers in general and Microsoft Word and Excel, and be comfortable with newer technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments including cell separation, experiments requiring molecular and cellular as well as sterile techniques, or flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, RNA and protein
• Tissue culture
• Conduct experiments involving cancer mouse models
• Genotyping
• Collate and analyze experimental data
• Make graphics
• Maintain databases
• Maintain mouse colonies, breeding
• prepare materials and equipment necessary for laboratory tests
• Perform general lab duties as assigned,

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with mice
• Use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Sterile technique/cell culture experience
• Mouse handling

Competencies

• Organized
• Use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficient in use of computers

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

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