Laboratory/Research Technician

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 Provide specialized technical assistance in support of a scientific research project designed to understand the control of brain blood flow and vascular ion channel contribution to blood flow regulation. Assist in development and implementation of experiments relating to mouse brain microcirculation (e.g. electrophysiology, imaging, and behavioral studies). Prepare solutions, biochemical and molecular assays; maintain transgenic and conventional animal colonies; perform small animal surgeries; assist in the planning, designing, development, and troubleshooting of protocols, research techniques, and experiments; collect and analyze research data; perform literature searches; operate and maintain laboratory chemical, animal, and equipment inventories and purchase as needed; develop standard laboratory operating procedures; maintain research results, protocols, methods, compliance with chemical safety regulations, and other documentation; and maintain day-to-day functions of running the lab as assigned by the supervisor. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Bachelor’s degree in pharmacology, physiology, neuroscience or a closely related field and two to three years’ experience in a laboratory environment required. Effective written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills required. Ability and willingness to adapt to changing situations of multiple, concurrent projects and to adjust priorities accordingly. Ability to work independently, in a timely fashion and in precision and accuracy. Desirable Qualifications Experience with electrophysiology, imaging, handling of small laboratory animals, and/or animal colony management desirable. Anticipated Pay Range $20.15-$25.00 Other Information Working with animals. Special Conditions Contingent on continued funding, Bargaining unit position, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate) Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Job Open Date 09/18/2024 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Position Information Position Title Lab Research Technician Posting Number S5292PO Department Pharmacology/55130 Position Number 00025439 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable. (Open Ended Question) 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) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae