Research Technologist I

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is seeking a Research Technologist I to support daily lab operations, manage inventory, order supplies, and prepare reagents while assisting with routine procedures. The role involves cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA isolation, PCR cloning, plasmid mini-maxis, Western blotting, and related tasks.

Strong attention to detail and clear communication of results are essential.

Qualifications

• Biology or related scientific field.
• Ability to accurately communicate experimental results with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory inventory and order supplies.
• Prepare reagents and assist with routine procedures.
• Assist with cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, plasmid prep, Western blot).

Skills

Lab inventory management

DNA/RNA isolation

PCR cloning

Western blotting

Education

Biology or related scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

GraphPad Prism

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location:

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_15036

Department:

Department Eppley Inst Research 50000686

Business Unit:

Business Unit Eppley Institute

Reg-Temp:

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule Weekdays and weekends; Hours may vary

Remote/Telecommuting:

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary:

Research Technologist I will support daily operations on the laboratory, including maintaining inventory, ordering supplies, preparing reagents, and assisting with general laboratory organization and routine procedures. Assist laboratory members with research projects involving cell culture and perform basic molecular and cellular biology techniques, including DNA / RNA isolation, PCR cloning, plasmid mini-maxi-preps, Western blotting, and other related laboratory procedures.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

Required Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Biology or related scientific field

Required Experience:

Required Experience No Experience

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Required License:

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to accurately communicate experimental results, including unexpected
or negative findings.
Strong attention to details

Preferred Education:

Preferred Education:

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Biology or related scientific field

Preferred Experience:

Preferred Experience:

Laboratory organization and inventory maintenance, cell culture

Preferred License:

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications: GraphPad Prism

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Willingness to learn new techniques.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse and collaborative team environment.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Biology or Scientific related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient with Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.