Research Technologist II

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$49,000–$73,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Assays, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Cultures, Chemistry, Communication Skills, DNA, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Funding, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Techniques, Microscopy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Molecular Biology, Order Supplies, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Real-time PCR (qPCR), Research Laboratory, Research Protocols, Ribonucleic Acid (RNA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Technical Research, Time Management
LOCATION
Omaha, NE
POSTED
30+ days ago

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: Staff_14726 Department Ob/Gyn Research Lab 50000603 Business Unit College of Medicine Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity Position Summary

Plan, prepare for and execute cell culture techniques, including cell maintenance, passaging, and cryopreservation. Execute molecular biology experiments such as DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, ELISA, and Western blotting. Maintain laboratory inventories and manage experimental data. Additionally, they will need to be comfortable collecting and preparing human placental tissue from newly delivered patients for culture experiments as well as isolation of primary cells.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category Research - Non Academic Working Title Research Technologist II Job Title Research Technologist L2 Salary Grade RA21S Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY Salary Range $49,000 - $73,500/annual Job Requisition Begin Date 05/04/2026 Application Review Date 05/25/2026 Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degree If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Scientific field

Required Experience 2 years If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience in a research laboratory setting.

Required License No If yes, what is the required licensure/certification? Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint Required Other Computer Applications: Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong attention to detail

Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols

Organization and time management

Willingness to learn and be trained

Good communication and teamwork

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related life sciences

Preferred Experience:

Familiarity with standard lab techniques, such as:

  • Pipetting and sample preparation
  • Cell culture (if applicable)
  • PCR, ELISA, Western blot, or similar assays
  • Basic microscopy

Experience maintaining lab records or lab notebooks

Exposure to research protocols and following SOPs

Basic data entry or analysis (Excel, simple data tracking)

Experience with IRB, human subjects, or clinical research

Inventory management or ordering supplies

Preferred License: No If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?: Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Outlook Preferred Other Computer Applications: Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Email to a Friend https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/97938

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have a minimum of two years experience in a research laboratory setting?
  • Yes

  • No

    • If you do have a minimum of two years experience in a research laboratory setting, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

(Open Ended Question)

    • Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint?
  • Yes

  • No

    • How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink

  • Employee Referral

  • HERC

  • Indeed

  • Job Fair

  • Lincoln Journal Star

  • Linkedin

  • Omaha World Herald

  • UNMC Job Site

  • Facebook

  • NEWorks

  • Handshake

  • Other

    • If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • C.V.
  • Cover Letter

Optional Documents

  • Other Doc
  • Resume

About the Company

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University of Nebraska Medical Center