Research Technician 2-Pharmacology (Part-Time)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 25, 2024
Market Range: 05
Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly
THIS IS A PART-TIME GRANT-FUNDED POSITION (35 HOURS PER WEEK)
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Technician 2 conducts experiments to study cellular mechanisms in Alzheimer’s disease mouse models. This position initiates new studies to explore novel pathological mechanisms involving fibrinogen-mediates pathways in glial-vascular connection for vascular dementia using eNOS deficient mouse models in conjunction with hypertension.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establishes good eNOS mouse colony to allow studies of sex differences at various ages.
- Performs experiments in eNOS mouse models (blood collection, administer compounds) and collects brain tissues or perfuses brains for histology.
- Establishes assays for fibrin/fibrinogens (ELISA, WBs) and tissue distribution.
- Receives training in basic lab techniques involving mouse models.
- Receives training on surgical procedures in mouse CNS brain.
- Obtains and demonstrates sufficient skill in qPCR, Western blots, immunocytochemistry/immunohistochemistry, and microscopy.
- Collects, interprets, describes, and documents complex analytical and evaluative research data.
- Works with PI on manuscript preparation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in one of the sciences.(TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE:OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal eight (8) years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to follow directions on experimental protocols or requests from Principal Investigator.
- Ability to maintain a schedule and accomplish goals.
