Position Number: 002745 Department: College of Science (Col) Employment Type: Time Limited - Part-time Months Per Year: 12 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Maintain working knowledge of research practices and accepted protocols, and skills to organize an academic research lab. + Conduct tests and experiments in accordance with the grant guidelines and properly, accurately and consistently document results with minimal supervision. + Utilize skills and technical ability to perform tests, analyze results and calibrate measurement devices without assistance or correction. + Use appropriate equipment, chemicals and research practices to accurately document results. + Assist the supervisor with lab management. + Utilize skills and experience to conduct routine tests, assist and follow lab procedures consistently. + Maintain knowledge required to recognize abnormal results, identify outliers and report questionable data to the supervisor for resolution. (This requires greater skill than just observing and collecting.) + Contribute to the upkeep of equipment by fixing small issues or notifying the supervisor for larger repairs. + Maintain a laboratory rodent colony. Minimum Experience / Education: Required Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. University Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from high school; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preferred Education Skills and Experience: + BS in Biology or related field, and two years of experience in a laboratory; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is desired, but not required. + Experience with mammalian cell culture and sterile technique is preferred. + Experience with mouse handling, husbandry, and dissection is desired. + Experience with fluorescence microscopy, and immunostaining methods is preferred.