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Posting Number SRGV6849Working Title LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Number of Vacancies 5 Location Rio Grande Valley Department College of Sciences/ Center for Vector Borne Diseases FTE 1 FLSA Non-Exempt Scope of Job
To perform routine laboratory research and administrative duties. Responsible for performing laboratory procedures, recording procedure results, purchasing, laboratory organization, and training of student researchers.
Description of Duties
• Prepares laboratory analyses and reports test results.
• Collects and processes specimens for analyses including proper handling of paperwork.
• Evaluates sample results.
• Prepares, processes and collects samples.
• Sterilizes lab equipment and lab environment.
• Disinfects complete samples and lab environment.
• Keeps inventory and orders lab supplies.
• Prepares chemical solutions and growth media.
• Maintains lab equipment.
• Maintains records for the lab.
• Aids in preparation of manuscripts for publication and poster presentations for scientific conferences.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
Close supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Aids in supervising student researchers.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education
College level class work in Biology or Chemistry.
Licenses/Certifications
May be required to have All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) safety certificate or obtain within 6 months of start date.
Required Experience
• One (1) year of experience with laboratory and/or scientific procedures or
• Eighteen (18) hours of college level Biology and/or chemistry courses.
Preferred Experience
N/A
Equipment
Proficiency in the use of PCs and other standard office equipment. Experience with standard laboratory equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Normal laboratory conditions. Occasionally requires working with hazardous chemicals, equipment and materials or in hazardous environments.
Other
May require some evening and/or weekend hours. Occasional travel is required. Must be able to work cooperatively with a team of other researchers.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 06/28/2023 Grant Funded Position Yes If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 05/31/2024
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EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
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UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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