Research Technicians

Research Technicians

Job Summary

The Division of Pulmonary Medicine is seeking a motivated and
detail-oriented Research Technician I to join our
team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate
interested in gaining hands-on research experience before pursuing
graduate, medical, or other health professional training.

Our laboratory investigates the molecular mechanisms of lung injury
and repair, with a focus on epithelial ion channels, oxidative
stress, and inflammation using primary human tissues, cell culture,
and animal models.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job
levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and
budget.

Responsibilities

Research Technician, IPerform various support
tasks in assisting scientific research team with the execution of
tests and experiments. Set up, operate, clean, and maintain lab
instruments and equipment. Depending on area of research, may
prepare media, samples, solutions, specimens, and/or reagents.
Perform testing and monitoring. Gather and record research data.
Keep detailed logs of experiments. Maintain and stock supplies.
Entry-level support role. Performs routine tasks as directed and
under close supervision.

Assists with routine laboratory experiments and data collection.
Performs basic molecular biology and biochemical techniques (e.g.,
PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, immunofluorescence) after training.
Assists with processing human lung tissue specimens and culture.
Maintains accurate laboratory records and organize experimental
data. Follows University safety policies and standard operating
procedures.Requires little to no related experience.This is an
Entry-Level position in the Support track.Job Code: S56441Grade:
S12Expected Pay Range: $9.45 to $21.69

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education
can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work
experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job
levels:

Research Technician, I: Requires little to no
related experience.

Preferences

• Previous laboratory experience through coursework or

undergraduate research.

• Interest in pulmonary biology, physiology, immunology, or

translational biomedical research.

• Exposure to or interest in emerging genomic technologies,

including single-cell and spatial transcriptomic approaches, is
desirable but not required.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45688B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary:

Department: 00239 - Pulmonary

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $11-21/Hour

Close Date: 10/31/2026

Open Until Filled:

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