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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Room 18562, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400911 Ctr Musculoskeletal Research

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 106 H

Compensation Range:

$21.36 - $29.90

Responsibilities:

This Tech III position will be expected to provide technical assistance to support the lab’s overarching aim of investigating tendon disorders including tendinopathy and ectopic bone formation, with duties as follows. They will be responsible for oversight of the laboratory’s research rodent colony, including breeding, genotyping, and maintaining colony inventory records to a high standard. They will also participate in recovery surgery in rodents, followed by isolation of rodent tissues to conduct histological and/or biomechanical analyses. Expectations also include organization and maintenance of lab equipment, training new personnel in relevant techniques, and keeping a detailed lab notebook of experimental details and data analysis/interpretation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Mouse colony management: Breed, maintain, and genotype mice, and maintain accurate, detailed electronic inventory records of all mouse colonies.
• Surgical procedures: Perform mouse surgical procedures and provide appropriate post-operative recovery care.
• Histology and tissue analysis: Dissect mouse bone, tendon, and hindlimb tissues; perform paraffin and frozen tissue sectioning, histological staining, and immunohistochemistry using a slidescanner and quantitative analysis with appropriate software in collaboration with the Histology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Imaging (HBMI) Core in the CMSR.
• Biomechanical testing preparation: Dissect and prepare mouse bone, tendon, and hindlimb tissues for biomechanical testing in collaboration with the Biomechanics and Multimodal Tissue Imaging (BMTI) Core in the CMSR
• Technical execution and instrumentation: Plan and conduct non-routine and complex technical procedures, including setup, operation, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Laboratory organization and training: Oversee the organization and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies, and train new personnel.
• Documentation and data management: Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook documenting experimental design, methods, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation in accordance with laboratory and institutional standards.
• Additional duties: Perform other related duties as assigned in support of laboratory operations and research goals.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED and 5 years of experience or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• One to two years of relevant research or laboratory experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Preferred)

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication, and organizational skills

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