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Term Research Technician 2-Physiology

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University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Memphis, TN (In Person)

$39,728 Salary, Part-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 19 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/15/2026

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Job Description

Market Range:
05
Hiring Salary:
$19.10/Hourly
THIS IS A PART-TIME GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 1, 2027
(20 HOURS
PER WEEK
)
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Term Research Technician 2 supports ongoing research in obesity and diabetes using genetic and surgical mouse models in the Department of Physiology. This position is supported by a Neuroscience Pilot Fund award and is tied to the duration and scope of the funded project. This position assists with the day-to-day experimental activities, including mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, PCR-based assays, and in vivo procedures such as body weight monitoring and sample collection.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT
REQUIRED
)
EXPERIENCE
OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years. (Prior experience with ELISA or histology-based assays is preferred.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and standard operating protocols. Skill in following established experimental protocols and maintaining accurate records. Ability to perform routine laboratory tasks under supervision in a consistent and timely manner. Ability to handle and work with laboratory animals in a controlled research setting. Ability to organize and manage multiple routine tasks within a laboratory environment.
WORK SCHEDULE
: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings. Maintains and manages a mouse breeding colony, including routine husbandry coordination and record-keeping. Performs in vivo support activities, including weight monitoring, basic animal handling, and assistance with sample collection (e.g., blood and tissue) under supervision. Assists with general organization of animal-related workflows and ensures timely execution of routine procedures. Performs PCR-based assays (including genotyping) following established protocols under close supervision. Assists with routine laboratory assays, including ELISA and histology-based workflows, using established procedures (prior experience with these techniques is preferred but not required). Supports sample processing, data recording, and general laboratory organization related to experimental workflows. Performs other related duties as assigned.