We are seeking a Research Technologist who will perform routine laboratory processes and follow routine protocols under close supervision. This position will be responsible for managing rodent sleep fragmentation experiments that include muscle testing, cognitive testing and immune function testing. The technologist will operate standard equipment and use standard procedures for specific laboratory tests and preparation techniques.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine research activities and analysis, maintain a high level of organization, contribute to general maintenance of the laboratory, and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with immune cell isolation procedures and cell staining for flow cytometry.
• Perform behavioral testing in rodents using standard neurobehavioral tests.
• Perform RNA isolation and qPCR to assess gene expression levels.
• Independently compile and analyze research data using various statistical computer software applications.
• Coordinate and maintain data reports and database files on progress of research.
• May receive, inventory, enter, and organize collected data.
• Contributions which lead to authorship on publications and oral/poster presentation of novel data will be highly encouraged.
• Perform administrative duties such as: training and guiding students and/or other laboratory technicians: assisting in developing policies, procedures and/or methods for laboratory experimentation, ordering supplies, and maintaining safety compliance.
• Complete any required training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.

Additional Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to make effective and timely decisions
  
• Ability to effectively use technology.
• Maintain productivity and use knowledge strategies to increase knowledge base.
• Seek to improve the quality of services and processes.
• Capable of interacting pleasantly and positively with others.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Ability and comfort with conducting research with rodents.

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience.
• Research experience with rodents.

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($38,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ???????SOM DOM Pulmonary  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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