Research Technologist/Tissue Bank Coordinator

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a Research Technologist/Tissue Bank Coordinator in Omaha, NE. This role provides support for clinical studies, consents patients, collects data, draws blood, and maintains regulatory documents for the Nebraska Cardiovascular Biobank and related studies.

The position requires laboratory experience in safe processing of human tissue or blood, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to assist with manuscript and protocol writing.

Qualifications

• 1 year of research lab experience.
• Experience in clinical settings and patient interaction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Research Technologist/Tissue Bank Coordinator

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_14959

Department

Department Int Med Heart/Vascular CRO 50000596

Business Unit

Business Unit College of Medicine

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

Provide support for clinical studies conducted by investigators by consenting patients, drawing blood samples, collecting data, and maintaining regulatory documents for the Nebraska Cardiovascular Biobank and other investigator initiated studies. This position requires laboratory experience in the safe processing of human tissue or blood. General lab skills are needed to isolate DNA and help with culture of human cells for future studies. It also requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to assist with writing manuscripts and clinical protocols.

Working Title Research Technologist/Tissue Bank Coordinator

Job Title

Job Title Research/Ag Associate (Prof)

Salary Grade

Salary Grade RA15S

Appointment Type

Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range

Salary Range $43,800 - $65,700/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 08/28/2026

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 09/09/2026

Review Date Information:

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)

Scientific Field

Required Experience

Required Experience 1 year

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

Experience in a research lab setting, including clinical experience and patient interaction.

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Work weekends or nights when needed for some experiments.
• Ability to work in excel, do minor graphing, and statistical methods.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with other lab personnel,
• students and investigators.
• Ability to analyze & interpret data.

Preferred Education: None Preferred

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

Preferred Experience:

Medical or health care background with emphasis in immunological and biochemical techniques.
General phlebotomy experience or ability to be certified in phlebotomy.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

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

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications: EPIC, ability to learn new software programs

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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