Medical Research Tech I
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Extended Job Title
Medical Research Tech I
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
513001 - Pedi Administration Lbk Genl
Position Description
Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory. Duties include performing standard laboratory experiments and procedures on specimens from patients and/or experimental animals, routine maintenance and clean-up of the laboratory and caring for experimental animals. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards may be present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances.
Requisition ID
39304BR
Travel Required
None
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.
Major/Essential Functions
-Maintain established cell lines for ongoing projects.
-Assist P.I. in maintaining a supportive and collegial working environment that fosters the exchange of ideas and enhances scientific progress.
-Inventorying freezers, and nitrogen database.
-Perform DIMSCAN assay on cell lines.
-Establish and maintain laboratory records (expenditures, budget, equipment, manuals and records, animal use records, reagent and experimental protocols, material safety data sheets, databases, biohazardous materials).
-Assist P.I., postdocs, other employees, and students in misc. tasks, media preparation, stocking cell culture supplies, autoclaving, aiding new students/employees in experimental procedures.
-Responsible for digitally scanning and organizing research records. Initiates and maintains an accurate and timely filing system.
-Assists administrative staff with organizing and stocking necessary office supplies. Assists administrative staff with maintaining a clean office environment.
Grant Funded?
Yes
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
may include some weekends
Work Location
Lubbock
Campus
HSC - Lubbock
Department
Pedi Administration Lbk Genl
Required Attachments
Resume / CV
Job Type
Part Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
Job Group
Research Technicians
Occasional Duties
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
High school graduation. No previous work experience.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
Yes
Are select agents used in this laboratory?
Yes
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