Title: Scientific Lab Technician

Employee Classification: Scientific Lab Technician

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Biological Sciences-121100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $28,165.00

FTE: .750000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Modern biology encompasses the study of all aspects of living systems from the molecular basis of genetic inheritance to the interactions between organisms and the environment. Undergraduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNT have the opportunity to investigate these topics through hands-on-research experiences while learning the latest skills and professional ethics from distinguished faculty and professional researchers.

In addition, Biology and Biochemistry majors going into the medical profession can save money and time by combining college and medical school in a joint program between UNT and the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth. In this program, students spend three years taking biology coursework at UNT then transfer to the HSC for four years of medical training. This allows students to be ready to serve in a residency at a hospital or clinic in seven years instead of the usual eight.

Position Overview

Provide a high-level overview of the role, the primary purpose, and a concise summary of why the job exists. This part time position is needed to conduct molecular and genetic engineering research as part of grant funded research and to assist in student training in molecular genetics and embryo injection methods in mosquitoes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and one year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's or master's in molecular biology, biochemistry or similar, experience in molecular bench techniques.
• Relevant lab experience.
• Experience with embryo microinjection.
• Ability to use DNA manipulation software such as DNA Star and Lasergene for transgene design.
• Molecular experience in cloning, handling nucleic acids including DNA/RNA extraction, bacterial transformation, molecular cloning and PCR.
• Experience in Fluorescence microscopy
• General understanding of the field of science or engineering related to position.
• Knowledge of special equipment used in teaching laboratories and/or test instruments, repair equipment, tools and parts in use in the field.
• Ability to teach and/or supervise others through demonstration and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of scientific techniques, methods and procedures.
• Ability to locate and replace defective parts and troubleshoot technical equipment.
• Ability to prepare accurate assays/samples or perform arithmetical computations and maintain detailed records.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

• Help the PI to execute research projects funded by external funding agencies in compliance with sponsored project guidelines. Such work will include plasmid cloning, quantitative PCR, RNA extraction, quantitation and quality control, embryo microinjection and mosquito husbandry and training of an undergraduate in these methods.
• Provide expert operation of laboratory tools to further the aims of the transgenesis insectary, including fluorescence microscopy and microinjection equipment. Similarly, supervise student use of these tools as needed.

Work Schedule:

Varies

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.