East Tennessee State University
Temporary Full-Time Research Technician
TN, United States · Contract
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About the role
- The Department of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Research Technician for a Temporary Hourly Full-Time position.
- In this role, you will work closely with Dr.
- Valentin Yakubenko (faculty webpage), contributing to innovative biomedical research and supporting the laboratory's ongoing research activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical duties of a physical or biological nature to support research activities,
- Maintain computer databases of research and protocol records,
- Order, replace, and maintain laboratory supplies,
- Perform general laboratory maintenance and cleanup,
- Attach the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, and three (3) References that include a phone number and an e-mail address.
- Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.
- Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Non-Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
- Occasional evening and weekend work may be required,
- Non-Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
- It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
- Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice to have
- Previous experience working in a biomedical laboratory.
- Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Important Notes:
Skills
- Knowledge of basic laboratory methodology.
- Knowledge of business English and arithmetic.
- Ability to perform basic informational research projects.
- Ability to gather, compile, and analyze data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Compensation
- Salary: $20.00 per hour
- East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs.
Benefits
- ( Employee Benefits )
Company info
- You will become part of a research team investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying inflammatory diseases, including sepsis and atherosclerosis.
Equal opportunity
- ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Visa & Work Authorization
- Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.
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