Research Specialist

Title: Research Specialist

Employee Classification: Research Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-CBTS-Office of the Dean

Department: HSC-Microbiology,Immunology & Gene-302800

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at UNTHSC has three multidisciplinary departments that include Physiology & Anatomy, Pharmacology & Neuroscience and Microbiology, Immunology & Genetics. CBTS takes great pride in shaping the future of the biomedical workforce with three focus areas: education, student service and research. Our students are educators, researchers, and health care professionals of tomorrow. The research areas of CBTS are diverse and include cardiovascular, neuroscience, health disparities, vision science, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, nanotechnology, pharmacology, and numerous other areas.

Position Overview

The Reynolds Lab is interested in hiring a highly motivated research specialist to assist the lab with ongoing projects in the biology of aging. The qualified candidate will lead data collection of mitochondrial respiration and genomic measures from participant samples.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Clear, effective communication skills; e.g. emails to ask about or convey rules, regulations and procedures or ability to explain same verbally.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Time management skills including ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• General administrative experience with budgets, purchasing, payroll, travel, scheduling, etc.
• Skill in budget planning, analysis, reconciliation and forecasting.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in nucleic acid isolation, library construction.
• Demonstrated experience in mitochondrial respiration assays.

Job Duties

• Assists scientists in laboratories in various research related activities.
• Set up, operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations and calculate and record results.
• May analyze organic or non-organic substances. DNA and RNA extraction, quantification, and library preparation.
• Conducting Agilent Seahorse assays on fresh buffy coat samples.
• Refining and troubleshooting relevant laboratory procedures. Documentation of lab procedures and experimental results in a clear and reproducible manner.
• Coordinating with collaborating groups to schedule sample transfers, equipment usage, and data delivery. 

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.