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43267BR

Extended Job Title:

Dental Research Technician

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory conducting specified phases of research projects. Performs work independently and is responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the laboratory and in experiments, and new applications for standard procedures and techniques. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards may be present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances. Responsibilities also include ensuring overall cleanliness of the laboratory and laboratory equipment, and ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of necessary supplies. May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel.

Requisition ID:

43267BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Collection of oral fluid, blood, and tissue samples from patients. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional policies and regulations regarding collections of oral fluids and tissue samples.

+ Label, preparation and storage of samples. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional safety. policies and regulations regarding handling of lab specimens.

+ Daily operations of biobank including quality assurance and quality control.

+ Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional policies regarding biobanks. Must communicate daily with Program Manager or Director.

+ Maintenance of study protocol and data collection for project and reporting to involved lab. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional safety policies and regulations regarding handlining of lab specimens under supervision of the Faculty or Assistant Director.

+ Assist with chemical, biochemical immunodiagnostic data of sample collection. Employee must be knowledgeable about federal and institutional safety policies and regulations regarding handling of lab analysis specimens under supervision of the Faculty, Manager, or Assistant Director.

+ Employee must communicate daily with Faculty ad Assistant Director and work to achieve project goals and milestones.

+ Remain current with all licensure, certifications, and mandatory compliance and training requirements for this position.

+ Adhere to all policies, procedures, and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).

+ Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.

+ Perform all other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in laboratory setting.

+ Good organization skills and the ability to perform aseptic techniques.

+ Ability to communicate effectively in English.

+ Experience in collecting and processing samples from human subjects.

+ Laboratory experience with DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, Western Blotting and ELISA.

+ Experience in Tissue Culture techniques.

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Woody L. Hunt SDM Admin ELP

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group:

Research Technicians

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences, or equivalent combination (4 years) of job-related experience and college education.

+ Experience may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?:

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code:

AZ, LS, MC, PS, RP, YN

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:

15P, 36B, 42A, 56M, 68J, 88H, 88N, 89A, 89B, 92A, 92Y

Air Force Specialty Code:

3A1X1, 8A200

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code:

0111, 3372, 6046

Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx