Animal Laboratory Technician - Dhasarathy & Brissette Laboratories

Position Information:

Description

Perform laboratory technical duties in support of Dr. Dhasarthy's and Dr. Brissette's DoD and NIH-funded research in the School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in research activities in the Dhasarathy and Brissette laboratories including conducting experiments. In addition, perform supportive functions such as ordering supplies, autoclaving glassware, preparation of reagents and cell culture
  • Perform research involving biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, and cell biology approaches
  • Work with mice, including handling of animals, injections, bleeding, and dissection
  • Learn and develop new techniques in the above areas with reasonable supervision
  • Prepare media, reagents, and stock solutions
  • Prepare records and reports of laboratory analysis, test results and interpretations
  • Maintain cell culture for tissue culture work
  • Bench techniques: electrophoresis, PCR, analysis of RNA and DNA, protein extraction, western blot, immunoprecipitation and immunofluorescence
  • Cloning and preparation of adenoviruses/lentiviruses
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment and work area. Identify new, and replenish existing supplies/accessories. Keep records of all purchases and pertinent information.
  • Clean, sterilize and maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, and work areas
  • Maintain stocks of DNA< antibodies, primers, and other reagent inventories
  • Ordering laboratory supplies and reagents
  • Stocking lab supplies once they arrive
• Review of data and draft conclusions for reports
  • Clearly document results of experiments and analysis in hardcopy or electronic format
  • Actively participate in analyses of experimental data including spreadsheets, charts, graphs, etc.
• Assist the supervisor in laboratory operations: record keeping, training lab personnel, preparation of manuscripts and grants
  • Assist the supervisor in training of other lab members in techniques, protocols and concepts, lab safety, record keeping
  • Actively participate in discussions in laboratory meetings and present their results at outside meetings, including poster presentations and oral presentations
  • Assist the supervisor in preparation of manuscripts and grants using the data obtained by the individual

Required Competencies

• Proficiency with MS Office software
• Working with lab equipment such as pipets, centrifuges, microscope, PCR, real-time PCR, tissue culture

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology or related field
• At least 6 months of work experience in a research laboratory (through formal education and/or training)
• Must have experience with cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques such as western blotting, PCR, etc.
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with generating Lentivirus

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$35,000 / year; non-exempt; benefited; full-time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

Additional Information

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Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran's Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 showing character of service or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

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