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Under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) or senior lab members as designated by PI, incumbent serves as technician for research laboratory studying virus host interactions of HIV and related primate viruses. Responsibilities include performing molecular and cellular biology procedures. Specifically, incumbent will maintain cell lines in tissue culture, isolate genomic DNA and generate cDNA from primary cells, make and titer HIV, AAV, and lentiviral stocks, prepare chemicals and media, assist with routine lab maintenance, provide student support. Other duties as assigned.Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
21
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Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Demonstrated skill in basic molecular genetics and cell biology procedures.
Required
Skill in standard sterile techniques used in tissue cultures and bacterial cultures.
Required
Comfort in BSL2+ facility and working with BSL2+ agents.
Required
Competencies in BSL2+ practices.
Preferred
Skill in preparing and handling of viral stocks.
Preferred
Competencies in DNA cloning.
Preferred
Skill in use of standard computer software, including Excel and Word.
Required
Familiar with use of DNA analysis software.
Preferred
Demonstrated skill in performing chemical and mathematical calculations (ex calculate concentrations of solutions).
Required
Preparation of various stock solutions and sterilization of solutions by steam autoclave or by disposable filter units.
Required
Skill in preparing acrylamide and agarose electrophoresis gels operated on gel electrophoresis apparatus and power supplies.
Preferred
Communication skill (written, oral) to maintain lab protocols, notebooks, and to prepare and make research presentation in lab meetings.
Required
Skill in reading and following instructions in laboratory protocols and other scientific documents. Skill in following written laboratory protocols. Ability to perform a given protocol with meticulous precision.
Required
Ability to maintain accurate and timely records of experiments, samples and equipment.
Required
Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner with deadlines, fluctuating workloads, or last minute changes. Skill in working independently and following through on assignments.
Required
Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures associated with the handling and disposal of chemicals and chemical waste, biohazards, and biohazardous waste.
Required
Knowledge of University guidelines related to biological safety.
Preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working conditions and relationships with other staff and students.
Required
Ability to train and assess work done by subordinates/junior level laboratory personnel.
Required
Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Required
B.S. Degree in Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or related field and one year of relevant lab experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
TX-Systemwide Technical
Application Deadline:
08-02-2023
External Posting Date:
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