Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Laboratory/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 Facilitate projects regarding the molecular basis of cardiac and skeletal muscle diseases. Perform complex laboratory functions in support of university research. Responsibilities will include the application of wet chemical techniques to digest muscle samples in preparation for mass spectrometry. Upon sample analysis, responsibilities will include preprocessing of mass spectrometry data using Proteome Discoverer and postprocessing of these data in RStudio. This will require the ability to modify preexisting code and write new code de novo. Secondary responsibilities will include the extraction of quantitative data from fluorescence images and postprocessing of these data in RStudio. Required to write comprehensive notes regarding procedures and corresponding sections for publications. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Bachelor degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related field. Experience in wet chemical techniques, and the use of Proteome Discoverer to process mass spectrometry data, and ability to modify and write code in RStudio. Ability to work independently and effective communication and organizational skills required. Desirable Qualifications Demonstrated ability to work independently and evidence of effective communication and organizational skills. Anticipated Pay Range $20-$22/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, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position No Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Job Open Date 11/19/2024 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) 11/26/2024 Open Until Filled No Position Information Position Title Lab Research Technician Posting Number S5392PO Department Molecular Physlgy & Biophysics/55140 Position Number 019183 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 Optional Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application