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University of Vermont · 1 day ago

Lab Research Technician

Burlington, VT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$23/hr - $26/hr

3+ years exp

The University of Vermont is a welcoming community committed to creating an inclusive environment. They are seeking a Lab Research Technician to provide operational oversight in a Pharmacology research laboratory, primarily managing animal colonies and performing complex laboratory functions.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide operational oversight and perform complex laboratory and technical functions including experiments involving PCR, immunofluorescence, and confocal microscopy, in support of a Pharmacology research laboratory

Primary responsibility for the animal colonies including breeding, genotyping, ordering, and import/export of various multi-strain transgenic and conventional models

Maintain, and adapt animal colonies for ongoing funded research projects, train and assist researchers on using animal colonies

Serve as laboratory safety officer and IACUC compliance and operations lab liaison

Ensure all aspects of the laboratory function in an efficient, safe, and productive manner

Qualification

PCRImmunofluorescenceConfocal microscopyAnimal colony maintenanceGenetic testingImmunohistochemistryIACUC complianceTechnology proficiencyIndependencePrecisionAccuracyUVMClick familiarityEffective communicationCollaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, neuroscience, animal sciences, or related science

Three or more years related laboratory experience using PCR and other molecular biology techniques and mammalian cell culture

Experience maintaining animal colonies and performing animal model genetic testing, immunohistochemistry

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, collaborate with others, and work under moderate supervision

Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency with technology to include word processing, spreadsheets, and web-based functions

Ability to adapt to changing situations of multiple, concurrent projects and to adjust priorities accordingly

Ability to work independently, in a timely fashion, and with precision and accuracy

Compliance and IACUC experience

Preferred

Familiarity with UVMClick software

Curriculum Vitae

Company

University of Vermont

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Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward.

Founded in 1822

Burlington, Vermont, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.uvm.edu/medicine

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