N96573 Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician ~ Part time
Natural Sciences/College ofScience and Health Professions ~ Tahlequah Campus

JOBSUMMARY

This is a part-time, grant funded position, assigned toassist with lab work and maintenance related to specific scientific researchprojects in the biotechnology field.

MAJOR DUTIES

Gene cloning, protein purification, lab maintenance
Tissue culture and greenhouse maintenance
Working and making decisions regarding manuscript/publication information for public research release
Design and optimize experimental protocol
Analyze data and present to conferences
Interact and coordinate with undergraduate and M.S. students.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

General biotechnology laboratory protocols
Cloning and protein purification processes and procedures
Skill in tissue culture
Design and optimization of molecular biology protocol
Computer skills: MS Excel, MS Word, data handling and data entry etc.
Strong attention to detail and organization skills; must be able to document work accurately.

SUPERVISORYCONTROLS

The supervisor assigns work in terms of goals andobjectives and requires the use of much judgment. The supervisor reviews thework to check the nature and propriety of the final results of the work.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include general laboratory safety protocols, departmentand university policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clearand specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

Some of the work is routine and is performed under supervision, with the opportunity to make decisions and be in contact with other professionals in this line of research.The responsibility to design and optimize experimental protocol and to analyze data and present the material at conference contributes to the complexity of the work.

The purpose of this position is to provide technical laboratory support in the execution of a grant sponsored project.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers; some contact with other professionals in the field may be required.
Contacts are typically to support units and to give or exchange information; to resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts heavy objects, climbs ladders, distinguishes between shades of color and utilizes their sense of smell

The work is typically performed in a laboratory setting and requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITY

Thisposition has no direct supervision over assigned personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of bachelor's degree
At least two years of relevant laboratory experience

Part time position $18.00 per hour
Anticipatedhire date: 06/10/2024
Applicationsaccepted until: 05/25/2023
Note:Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 pm, CST, on the date above.
Notice to Applicants
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