Research Technician II
University of Rochester
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Job Location (Full Address):
275 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627Opening:
Worker Subtype:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
220546 Biomedical EngineeringWork Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)Range:
UR URG 105 HCompensation Range:
$19.96 - $27.94The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
GENERAL PURPOSEProvides routine technical support for research activities and laboratory support for Professor Rebecca Irwin’s research lab. This role will adapt procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet specialized needs of research lab. Under the guidance of Prof. Irwin, they will assist with the design of new experiments, multimedia sampling, maintenance, operation and calibration of scientific monitoring equipment for research projects. Responsible for general data collection and assists with analysis, recruiting participants. May support and assist other technicians as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Management of mouse colony
- Lab support tasks (lab ordering, training of lab personnel, etc.)
- Research activities (planning and executing experiments, analyzing and presenting results)
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or GED Required
- 1 year experience performing basic sampling, monitoring or research activities, compiling and collecting data and preparing reports required
- or equivalent combination of education and experience Required
- Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and scientific methods Required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Experience handling mice, multiphoton microscopy, mouse survival surgeries, histology, data analysis and presentation, statistics, multichannel fluorescence image analysis Preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field of study preferred
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