Title: Research Laboratory Technician

Department Org: Neurosciences - 107510

Employee Classification: N2 - Unclass Part Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Shift:  1

Start Time:  8:30 am   End Time:  5:00 p.m.

Job Description:

A part-time research lab technician position (20-28 hours per week) is available to support research activities related to animal models of autism and empathy. The successful candidate will join an NIH-funded research program focused on understanding the neurobiology of empathy and the relationship between environmental exposures and autism risk in mouse and prairie vole. Although preference will be given to candidates with experience in animal behavior and lab bench techniques, candidates who are motivated to learn these experimental techniques should apply for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Indicate minimum required to qualify or perform this job.)

Education/experience/licensing:
Required: High school diploma.
Preferred: Current UT student.
Preferred: Experience with animal handling.
Preferred: Experience with bench laboratory techniques.

Communication and other skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English)
Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary research team
Ability to perform duties with meticulousness and care, under guidance from the PI and others
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and data organization

Preferred Qualifications:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
(Estimate percent of time spent on each duty during a typical work period; per day, week, month or year.)

Rank
(List in order of importance) List of Job Duties (Start each duty with an action verb such as “operate,” “repair,” “perform,” “manage,” or “coordinate,” etc.) Percent of Time
1. Perform animal procedures under direction. 40%
2. Perform bench laboratory procedures under direction. 20%
4. Assist in maintenance of mouse and prairie vole colonies. 15%
5. Other duties as assigned to support research activities. 15%
TOTAL 100%

Conditions of Employment:

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