Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R106886

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require professional certification. Grade 4 (Hourly)

Position Description:

The Research Technician I in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics will support the operations of the Sequencing Technology Center (STC) by performing specialized tasks including genomic profiling assays, preparing sequencing libraries, and assisting with general day-to-day operations. The position is responsible for the set up and operation of various instruments and processing samples for users of the STC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Will be responsible for genomic profiling assays such as nucleic acid extraction, sample QC, library preparations, and sequencing across multiple platforms.
Operates and maintains instrumentation, including sequencers and miscellaneous lab instrumentation.
Must keep detailed records and enter project information into relevant software.
Will be expected to support and work closely with team members.
Will operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
Will be responsible for ordering supplies for the lab and Onbase verifications.
Will assist in general daily laboratory operations.
Ability to manage projects through initiation to completion.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Repetitive manual pipetting maybe be necessary

The hours and days may vary depending on operational needs. This position may require standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Biology, Genetics/Genomics, Molecular Biology, or related field.
One year or more years of relevant experience in a laboratory environment.
Experience in basic molecular biology techniques, including biospecimen processing, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and sequencing methodologies.
Experienced with QC instrumentation, general laboratory maintenance, and maintaining inventory for the lab.
Previous experience with automation is desired, but not required.
This role works in a dynamic environment that requires interactions with various types of technology and software, candidates are expected to be able to adopt new technology when it is incorporated into the lab.

Competencies

Organized -- manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.
Work ethic -- motivated, diligent, industrious, and persistent in the workplace.
Critical thinking -- ability to think through issues, troubleshoot problems and identify appropriate solutions.
Teamwork -- ability to work with others and assist others, and take directions from others in the interest of moving processes and programs to the desired outcome.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.