Laboratory Research Technician

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Advertising/Posting Title Laboratory Research Technician Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary
The primary responsibilities of the Research Technician will be to maintain mammalian cell lines, and to create new lines through use of CRISPr/Cas9-mediated genome editing sh/siRNA technologies, and stable expression of cDNAs. Assist Project leaders in performing lab experiments. Additional responsibilities include meticulous record keeping and presentation of data using Powerpoint.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor's Degree in Basic Science and classroom laboratory experience to include
experience with cell culture techniques. Effective organizational skills required.
Effective skills at the bench, enthusiasm for science, and ability to work as a member of a team required.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with CRISPr/Cas9 and sh/siRNA technologies, as well as western blotting, and molecular cloning, is preferable.
Other Information Special Conditions Contingent on continued funding, Occasional overtime/weekend hours required, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees Category Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory Job Type Full-time FLSA Non-Exempt Hiring Min (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 29600.00 Payband Max (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 56240.00 Staff Hiring Band Hiring salary budgeted at low end to mid pay band Staff Union Code NU


Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Open Date 03/15/2018 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled Yes


Position Information

Position Title Lab Research Technician Posting Number S1495PO Department COM Microbio & Molec Genetics/55120 Position Number 00023499 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12



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