What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Research Technician-Biology position at Trinity University?
Job Family Group:
Staff
Department/Office:
Brackenridge Distinguished Professor (Luis Giavedoni)
Time Type:
Full time
Compensation:
Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Job Description:
Assist PI in laboratory research activities and in laboratory classes. Performs general maintenance of the laboratory; performs molecular biology and immunology assays, including extraction of nucleic acids, real time PCR and RT-PCR, exosome isolation, gel electrophoresis, ultracentrifugation, conducting molecular experiments with viruses, cells, and proteins; collecting and analyzing data;training and supervision of undergraduate research students; and general assistance with experimental protocols and data collection.
Essential duties, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative
duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents
of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations may be made
as required. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. The job
description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Time Essential- Assists principal investigator and undergraduate students in the laboratory in experimentation and data collection.
- Maintains the laboratory to enable a safe and organized research environment.
- Maintains official laboratory records verifying documentation.
- Trains and supervises undergraduate students in basic research protocols and safety.
- Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Communicates regularly through reports and discussion.
