Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Lab Research Technician Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary Provide technical assistance for a Pharmacology laboratory studying ion channel regulation of smooth muscle function. Maintain transgenic mouse colonies. Purchase laboratory chemicals and equipment and reconcile monthly billing statements. Perform molecular biology and related experiments on tissue samples. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related science and one to two years of related laboratory experience using PCR and other molecular biology techniques required. Experience working with animals. Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to work with limited supervision required. Desirable Qualifications Anticipated Pay Range $20 to $23/hour Other Information Special Conditions Contingent on continued funding, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Bargaining unit position, Background Check required for this position FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate) Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Job Open Date 01/10/2024 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Position Information Position Title Lab Research Technician Posting Number S4862PO Department Pharmacology/55130 Position Number 00022265 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + How did you hear about this employment opportunity? + American Alliance of Museums + American Association for Affirmative Action + BostonWorks + Burlington Free Press + CareerBuilder + Chronicle of Higher Education + Community Organization (Please specify below) + Consortium of Higher Ed LGBT Resource Professionals + Craig's List + CUPA + Department of Labor + Diverse Issues in Higher Education + DiversityDB + Diversity, Inc. + Facebook + Glassdoor + HBCU + HERC + HigherEdJobs + Hispanic Outlook + Indeed + Inside Higher Ed + Job Central + Job Fair + JobsinVT + LatPro + LinkedIn + Listserv (Please specify below) + Monster + NAFSA: Association of International Educators + NACUBO + NCAA Job Market + NEACAC + PoliceOne + Rutland Herald + Seven Days + SHRM + St. Albans Messenger + Trade Show/Conference (Please specify below) + Twitter + UVM Catamount Job Link + UVM Employee (Please specify below) + UVM Employment Web Site + Vermont JobLink + VermontJobs.com + Vermont Library Association + Women in Higher Education + Workplace Diversity + Zip Recruiter + Other (Please specify below) + Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents + Curriculum Vitae