Research Technician 19.99 hrs (Onsite) Surgery Research - Galveston at University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in basic science or equivalent; 1 year related experience.

Job Description:

To provide technical skills in performing laboratory experiments and procedures.

Job Duties:

• Under direct supervision, performs routine, detailed technical laboratory tasks as prescribed by the assigned experiment.
• Prepares a variety of chemicals, solutions, and reagents based on defined laboratory procedures.
• Assist PI with sample processing, including RNA and protein quantification
• Assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Assist with animal studies.
• Maintain all data generated in a laboratory notebook, analyze data through a variety of computer programs (Excel, Prism, FlowJo), and participate in weekly lab meetings
• Assists with the preparation of laboratory reports using scientific data from experiments.
• Cleans equipment and work areas.
• Adheres to internal controls established for the department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills:

• Data Collection, image analysis.
• Standard Laboratory Equipment.

Salary Range:Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.