Term Research Technician 2-Physiology
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- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $39,728/yr
- Posted
- 3 days ago
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About this role
Market Range: 05
Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly
THIS IS A PART-TIME GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 1, 2027 (20 HOURS PER WEEK)
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Term Research Technician 2 supports ongoing research in obesity and diabetes using genetic and surgical mouse models in the Department of Physiology. This position is supported by a Neuroscience Pilot Fund award and is tied to the duration and scope of the funded project. This position assists with the day-to-day experimental activities, including mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, PCR-based assays, and in vivo procedures such as body weight monitoring and sample collection.
Responsibilities
- Maintains and manages a mouse breeding colony, including routine husbandry coordination and record-keeping.
- Performs in vivo support activities, including weight monitoring, basic animal handling, and assistance with sample collection (e.g., blood and tissue) under supervision.
- Assists with general organization of animal-related workflows and ensures timely execution of routine procedures.
- Performs PCR-based assays (including genotyping) following established protocols under close supervision.
- Assists with routine laboratory assays, including ELISA and histology-based workflows, using established procedures (prior experience with these techniques is preferred but not required).
- Supports sample processing, data recording, and general laboratory organization related to experimental workflows.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years. (Prior experience with ELISA or histology-based assays is preferred.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and standard operating protocols.
- Skill in following established experimental protocols and maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to perform routine laboratory tasks under supervision in a consistent and timely manner.
- Ability to handle and work with laboratory animals in a controlled research setting.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple routine tasks within a laboratory environment.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.