Research Technician I - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Finance)
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- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
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- Free financial and legal counseling
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Position Summary:
Provides routine, entry-level technical assistance in carrying out assigned duties of research projects.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Participate in ongoing efforts to resolve high-resolution cryo-EM structures of human TRPA1 under different pharmacological conditions.
- Will be trained in membrane protein purification.
- Support the ongoing electrophysiology research on other TRP and mechano-sensitive ion channels in the laboratory.
- Conducts various routine tests in a clinical and/or diagnostic laboratory setting involved in research.
- Collects research and clinical data in accordance with requested method.
- Prepares lab solutions for simple and more complex biochemical experiments and clinical tests. Performs tests using autoclave machine, pipet washer, centrifuge, microscope, and ultraviolent light microscope with fluorescent detachments.
- Performs autoclaving and disposal of biohazardous materials.
- Collects and duplicates reference material.
- Washes, dries, and sterilizes laboratory glassware and instruments. Distributes clean glassware to appropriate laboratories.
- Orders laboratory supplies.
- Performs custodial laboratory duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- None.
Minimum Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Experience:
- No experience necessary. Six months of experience in research lab preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
