Research Technician 2-Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Research Technician 2-Pharmaceutical Sciences
Job Description
Market Range: 05
Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Technician 2 provides support and expertise in the areas of molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and structural biology, specifically: molecular cloning, protein expression and purification, enzyme assay, and protein crystallography. This position maintains and orders laboratory supplies, equipment, and preparation and maintains records, logs, and laboratory inventory.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the planning and execution of experiments.
- Performs recombinant DNA, bacterial culture, and assay work primarily related to the purification and characterization of bacterial enzymes.
- Prepares buffers, solutions, stock supplies, media, and reagents as necessary.
- Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs, inventories, and summary reports of all procedures and results, including graphs, scientific calculations, and statistical analysis charting.
- Utilizes and maintains a variety of instruments and equipment including but not limited to spectrophotometers, chromatography, centrifugation, lab refrigerators and freezers, plate reader, biosafety hoods, pH meters, water baths, gel documentation, and light microscopes.
- Attends lab meetings, prepares results for presentation at lab meetings, and completes training programs as necessary at UT Health Science Center.
- Conducts library research and literature searches using various online and computer resources.
- Participates in the evaluation and selection of vendors and supplies.
- Maintains and orders laboratory supplies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Biological, or Physical Sciences. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Skill in basic laboratory techniques relevant to a typical biochemistry laboratory, including use of pipettes (manual and electronic), pH meters, incubator/shakers, water baths, thermocyclers, etc.
- Ability to perform fundamental laboratory calculations.
- Ability to maintain proper laboratory records including laboratory notebook entries, and search and interpret scientific literature related to research experiments.
Job Info
- Job Identification 4783
- Job Category Research
- Posting Date 08/25/2025, 08:59 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 930 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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