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Under the direction of the Lab Manager, the Lab Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day activities within the lab, which includes performing experiments related to molecular cloning, DNA/RNA isolation and PCR, gel electrophoresis, mutagenesis, and cell cultures. Maintain lab databases and record all experimental procedures. Assist with the maintenance and physical presence of laboratory.Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
12
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Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Directly related education and experience in research specialization with highly advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, analysis methods, principles, theories and concepts:
a) Skill in basic computer data acquisition procedures.
b) Procedures related to animal studies such as administering anesthetic and analgesic, administering drugs, and harvesting.
c) Histology including preparation and staining.
Required
Willingness and ability to move from project to project and to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Required
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Required
Ability to be self-motivating.
Required
Ability to take initiative and to problem solve.
Required
Ability and willingness to work long hours and/or weekends on an intermittent basis.
Required
Ability to work independently.
Required
Ability to take direction from multiple supervisors.
Required
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to track time spent on specific tasks for given projects.
Required
Ability to perform mathematical calculations for dilutions, molarity and molecular weight.
Preferred
Ability to learn software programs such as Dolphin Imaging and CTan.
Required
BS in Biology in related fields.
Preferred
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
TX-Systemwide Technical
Application Deadline:
08-01-2023
External Posting Date:
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