Term Research Technician 2-Pharmacology Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Term Research Technician 2-Pharmacology position at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga in Memphis, TN offers a full-time role with a hiring salary of $19.10 hourly. Responsibilities include assisting in studying cellular mechanisms in Alzheimer's disease neuronal models, performing lab techniques, preparing primary neuronal cell culture, conducting experiments, maintaining lab inventory, and participating in multiple projects. Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Biomedical Science, with good organization, communication, and time management skills required. This position may occasionally require working weekends and evenings.
Job Description
Term Research Technician 2-Pharmacology
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Memphis, TN Full-time Other
Posted on March 31, 2025
Job Description
Market Range:
05
Hiring Salary:
$19.10/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Term Research Technician 2 assists in studying cellular mechanisms in Alzheimer’s disease neuronal models.
Market Range:
05
Hiring Salary:
$19.10/Hourly
Responsibilities
Performs basic lab techniques (Western blots, qPCR, mouse tail PCR genotyping, microscopy, primary neuronal culture, and transcardiac perfusion/histology), surgical skills in microinjection, and mouse behaviors.
Prepares primary neuronal cell culture.
Perform experiments in primary neuron cells and calcium imaging experiments in neurons and established cell models; take confocal images and analyze the data.
Prepares plasmid DNA, cloning, and transfecting cells to establish new cellular models.
Purchases lab inventory and maintains lab inventory records.
Participates in multiple projects ongoing in PI’s lab (e.g., TRPC3 and tau projects).
Maintains multiple lines of mouse colonies (weaning, genotyping, setting up matings).
Assists in collecting and analyzing data via working with other personnel (postdoctoral fellows and IBS students) in the lab.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or Biomedical Science or a related field. (Neuroscience major is preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT
REQUIRED
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EXPERIENCE
OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Good organization and communication skills.
Ability to follow directions on experimental protocols or requests from the Principal Investigator.
Ability to master their work schedule to accomplish goals.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.
