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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 4 days ago

Research Technician 2-GGI

positionMemphis, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$19.10/hr - $19.10/hr
date4+ years exp

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Research Technician 2 to perform rodent handling and in vitro cell-based assays under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The role involves tasks such as nucleic acid extractions, rodent studies support, and behavioral phenotyping assays.

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Responsibilities

Performs in vitro cell-based assays in primary neuronal and astrocyte cultures
Assists with nucleic acid extractions, protein extractions, and other basic molecular biology as needed
Supports all aspects of rodent studies including colony maintenance, estrus cycle monitoring, timed matings, embryo collection, blood collection, tissue collections, perfusions, and injection
Performs behavioral phenotyping assays
Performs stereotaxic injections to deliver viral vectors to select rodent brain regions
Assists in the publication and presentation of data papers at internal and external meetings
Prepares weekly reports for lab meetings
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Molecular biologyRodent handlingVitro assaysData presentationBasic computer skillsTeamworkCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Psychology, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years
Meticulous record-keeping skills with attention to detail
Basic computer skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work as part of a team and follow directions
Ability to plan and complete experiments in a timely manner and around the schedule of important collaborators and institutional cores

Company

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

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Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
dateFounded in 1911
location
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.uthsc.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$10.91M
Key Investors
National Cancer InstituteHealth Resources and Services Administration
2022-08-26Grant· $3.16M
2022-07-26Grant· $3.9M
2022-03-31Grant· $2.05M

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