Lab Research Technician

Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Lab 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 technical assistance and support for translational research related to childhood leukemia in a Pediatrics/Biochemistry laboratory. Engage in hands-on laboratory research and analysis in molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, microscopy, and functional genomics. Perform experiments with appropriate guidance, collect and analyze data. Record research findings and maintain research records. Report research findings to supervisor through written documentation and oral communication. Interact extensively with scientists within the UVM Cancer Center. This is a fund-limited, one year position. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a closely related field with experience that may range from the classroom laboratory to one year related experience is required. A successful applicant will specifically have experience in the culture of leukemia cells, and will be independently able to conduct western blotting, immunofluorescence, chromatin immunoprecipitation and qPCR experiments. This is a limited, one year position. As such, a successful applicant will have a knowledge of leukemia biology and experience in leukemia-directed research, specifically including the biology of CALM-AF10 translocated acute leukemia and the Wnt signaling pathway. Successful applicants will have experience in experimental design considerations when working with chromosomal translocations in acute leukemias. This is critical, given the time limitation of this position, and the need to independently contribute to experimental design and analysis on this specific project. Effective communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills required. Desirable Qualifications Other Information This is a fund-limited, one year position. Anticipated pay: $20 to $22/hour. Actual hiring pay dependent on comparable campus peer(s) at time of hire, and candidate's experience level and length. Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, Contingent on continued funding, Background Check required for this position FLSA Non-Exempt Payband Max (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x of months x FTE 38.29 Payband Min (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x of months x FTE 20.15 Staff Hiring Band 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 04/18/2024 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Position Information Position Title Lab Research Technician Posting Number S5011PO Department Peds-Hematology Oncology/55714 Position Number Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12 Supplemental Questions