Medical Research Tech III

*Extended Job Title*
Medical Research Tech III
*Position Description*
Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory conducting specified phases of research projects. Performs work independently and is responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the laboratory and in experiments, and new applications for standard procedures and techniques. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards may be present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances. Responsibilities also include ensuring overall cleanliness of the laboratory and laboratory equipment, and ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of necessary supplies. May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel.
*Requisition ID*
42378BR
*Optional Attachments*
Professional/Personal Reference
*Travel Required*
None
*Pay Grade Maximum*
31.5
*Major/Essential Functions*

* Testing the central hypothesis that Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase L1 (UCHL1) is a driver of vascular and neurobehavioral function through mechanisms of glycosaminoglycan sulfation and accumulation associated with repetitive mild traumatic brain injury. (funded NIH K22 aims).
* Oversight and coordination of the UCHL1 mouse colony; coordination of breeding, genotyping, specimen labeling, and keeping other lab members abreast of mouse availability and helping to plan experiments.
* Serving as a user for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, cryostat and confocal microscopy equipment.
* Laboratory administration (Following standard operating procedures, lab safety, protocol creation/maintenance, orderliness and reporting); provide logistical support for graduate student scientists and other lab personnel
* Manage the animal colony maintaining appropriate procedures and protocols.

*Grant Funded?*
No
*Pay Grade Minimum*
15
*Pay Basis*
Hourly
*Work Location*
Lubbock
*Preferred Qualifications*

* Prior working knowledge of mouse husbandry.
* Experience working with confocal imaging, mass spectrometry, glycomics, molecular biology, histopathology, pharmacokinetics and/or blood-brain barrier physiology.
* Prior experience working in a lab-based team environment.

*Department*
Pharm-Neuro Dept Lbk Genl
*Required Attachments*
Cover Letter, 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 at [
*Shift*
Other
*EEO Statement*
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
*Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences or equivalent combination (4 years) of job-related experience and college education; experience may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis.
*Does this position work in a research laboratory?*
Yes
*Are select agents used in this laboratory?*
No
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