Research Technologist II

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_13251
Department	Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology 50000521
Business Unit	College of Medicine
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional evenings and/or weekends due to research
Remote/Telecommuting	No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary	Under the direction of the laboratory investigator, the Research Technologist II will conduct experiments, manage research endeavors, and analyze results according to established protocols within a fast-paced laboratory dedicated to interactions between ticks, tick-borne pathogens, and human skin. Responsibilities include maintaining bacterial, cell culture, and tick stocks and colonies, designing and executing experiments, interpreting, and organizing data, and offering recommendations crucial for project and lab success. The Research Technologist will also maintain general lab inventories and ordering and other duties as needed.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Research - Non Academic
Working Title	Research Technologist II
Job Title	Research Technologist L2
Salary Grade	RA21S
Appointment Type	B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range	$47,000 - $70,500/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date	07/26/2024
Application Review Date	08/05/2024
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Bioengineering, or related scientific field
Required Experience	2 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	Experience in a research laboratory setting.
Required License	No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Openness to receiving training in new technologies and computer software applications. Possession of scientific and technical expertise relevant to the laboratory experiments. Strong attention to detail, proficient math skills, and above average ability to maintain precise lab records and manage data effectively. Willingness to adopt suggested technological advancements. Capability to plan, organize, and coordinate personal work assignments. Clear and effective communication with supervisors, professional colleagues, and students. Ability to confront lab issues in a timely manner.
Preferred Education:	Master's degree or equivalent
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:	Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related scientific field
Preferred Experience:	More than two years of experience in research laboratory environment with preference to experience in cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology, and/or vector biology related scientific field. Specific experience laboratory techniques including cell culture, bacterial culturing and isolation, molecular biology, and/or tissue engineering.
Preferred License:	No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:	Not Applicable
Preferred Other Computer Applications:	Online lab notebook such as Microsoft OneNote, GraphPad Prism, Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop, SnapGene or other DNA analysis program
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	A self-motivated and proactive individual with a positive outlook, strong organizational skills, and a penchant for cleanliness, possessing excellent work ethics. Enjoys laboratory work and is particularly passionate about bacteria, ticks, human tissues, and molecular microbiology.
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EEO Statement

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Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related scientific field?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of two years experience in a research laboratory setting?
- Yes
- No
* If you do have a minimum of two years experience in a research laboratory setting, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No