Job Information
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Dental Research Technician (WLHSDM/Alberta) in El Paso, Texas
37671BR
Extended Job Title:
Dental Research Technician (WLHSDM/Alberta)
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description:
Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory conducting specified phases of research projects. Performs work independently and is responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the laboratory and in experiments, and new applications for standard procedures and techniques. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards may be present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances. Responsibilities also include ensuring overall cleanliness of the laboratory and laboratory equipment, and ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of necessary supplies. May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel.
Requisition ID:
37671BR
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Collection of oral fluid, blood, and tissue samples from patients. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional policies and regulations regarding collections of oral fluids and tissue samples
Label, preparation and storage of samples. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional safety policies nd regulations regarding handling of lab specimens
Daily operations of biobank including quality assurance and quality control. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional policies regarding biobanks. Must communicate daily with Program Manager or Director
Maintenance of study protocol and data collection for project and reporting to involved lab. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional safety policies and regulations regarding handling of lab specimens under supervision of the Faculty or Assistant Director
Assist with chemical, biochemical immunodiagnostic data of sample collection. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional safety policies and regulations regarding handling of lab analysis specimens under supervision of the Faculty, Manager, or Assistant Director
Other duties as assigned. Employee must communicate daily with Faculty ad Assistant Director and work to achieve project goals and milestones.
Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.
Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.
Perform all other duties as assigned
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in laboratory setting
Good organization skills and the ability to perform aseptic technique
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Experience in collecting and processing samples from human subjects
Laboratory experience with DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, Western Blotting and ELISA. Experience in Tissue Culture techniques
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
Woody L. Hunt SDM Admin ELP
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Transcript
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group:
Research Technicians
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences, or
Equivalent combination (4 years) of job-related experience and college education.
Experience may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
Yes
Are select agents used in this laboratory?:
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code:
AZ, LS, MC, PS, RP, YN
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:
15P, 36B, 42A, 56M, 68J, 88H, 88N, 89A, 89B, 92A, 92Y
Air Force Specialty Code:
3A1X1, 8A200
Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code:
0111, 3372, 6046
Jeanne Clery Act:
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