Research Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194292SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Research TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience ($41,852-$43,000)Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Animal ScienceAbout the Department
Essential Job Duties
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Manage the transgenic mouse colony, including breeding, weaning, sacrificing, and maintaining accurate records of pedigrees and colony health.
- Perform genotyping assays to determine mouse genotypes for various research project.
- Conduct tail sampling and ear tagging procedures in accordance with established protocols.
- Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines regarding the care and use of research animals.
- Collaborate with graduate students and research staff to support ongoing experiments and projects.
- Assist in maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization.
- Maintain inventory of research supplies and implement the Lab Safety Plan and proper disposal of lab waste (both hazardous and non-hazardous as well as radioactive) by following EHS hazardous waste and radioactive waste protocols.
- Maintain records of research projects, including all research protocols and data.
- Assist in maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization.
- Organize and tabulate data; ensure quality control of data collection.
This is a time-limited position with an expected duration of up to 3 years, depending on funding availability.
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Other Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education
Other Required Qualifications
- Experience with standard laboratory procedures in molecular biology is required
- Proficiency in genotyping techniques and other molecular biology methods is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Good communication skills and a willingness to learn new techniques and protocols
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working with research animals, preferably mice, in a laboratory setting.
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
10/18/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
10/25/2024Special Instructions
Please make sure that the work history listed on your resume is identical to the work history listed on your application.
Position Number
00107351Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Research TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 34,320 - $ 72,734Salary Grade Equivalency
GN06Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
YesTime-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Up to 3 years, depending on funding availabilityDepartment Id
110701 - Animal ScienceAA/EEO
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