Lubbock

Medical Research Tech II

40802BR

Pharm-Neuro Dept Lbk Genl

Position Description

Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory performing laboratory experiments and procedures. Assists with the development of new procedures and techniques to be utilized within the laboratory. Performs other functional duties such as maintenance of the laboratory and laboratory equipment and supplies. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards maybe present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances. Assists in training and direction of subordinate personnel.

Org Level 7

511701 - Pharm-Neuro Dept Lbk Genl

Instititution

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Major/Essential Functions

• Maintain orderly records of experiments
• Manage electronic databases
• Carry out pharmacological experiments on several models of AD, including cell cultures and rodents. We also conduct molecular and protein analyses to analyze the phenotypes of our models with and without drug exposure.
• Work on several AD clinical trials (the NIH funds 2) and carry out biomarker development experiments for neurodegenerative disorders on human biofluids.
• Participate in community-based dementia research activities in rural areas around Lubbock, Texas.
• Collaborate with local clinicians to initiate pilot projects aimed at improving the medical care provided to residents in the community we serve.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma. Also, coursework equivalent to two years of college in one of the sciences, or equivalent combination (2 years) of job-related experience and college education. Experience may be substituted for college education on year-for-year basis. EXPERIENCE: Combination of training and experience equivalent to two years or two years of college coursework in one of the sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Knowledge of scientific experiments, collecting and analyze data from routine procedures characterized by moderate experience in either a research capacity or academic schooling
• BSc. degree or higher in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, or equivalent level of work experience;
• Experience with either of the following experiments: murine genetic models and rodent behavioral assessment, major biochemistry and cell biology techniques, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, cell culture, and statistical analyses;
• Previous experience in a research laboratory
• Prior experience with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, neurodegenerative diseases, neuroscience, or pharmacology research.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

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 website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Pay Basis

Hourly

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Research Technicians

Shift

Other

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?

Yes