Laboratory/Research Technician
University of Vermont
Laboratory/Research Technician
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Position Details
| Advertising/Posting Title | Laboratory/Research Technician |
|---|---|
| Posting Summary | Provide specialized technical assistance in support of a scientific research project designed to understand the control of brain blood flow in small vessel disease. Assist in development and implementation of experiments relating to mouse brain microcirculation (e.g. electrophysiology, imaging, and behavioral studies). Prepare solutions, biochemical and molecular assays; maintain transgenic and conventional animal colonies; perform small animal surgeries; assist in the planning, designing, development, and troubleshooting of protocols, research techniques, and experiments; collect and analyze research data; perform literature searches; operate laboratory chemical, animal, and equipment inventories; maintain research results, protocols, methods, compliance with chemical safety regulations, and other documentation, as assigned by the supervisor. |
| Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Bachelor’s degree in pharmacology, physiology, neuroscience or a closely related field and two to three years’ experience in a laboratory environment required. Effective written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills required. Ability and willingness to adapt to changing situations of multiple, concurrent projects and to adjust priorities accordingly. Ability to work independently, in a timely fashion and in precision and accuracy. |
| Desirable Qualifications | Experience with electrophysiology, imaging, handling of small laboratory animals, and/or animal colony management desirable. |
| Anticipated Pay Range | $21.50/hr - $25.00/hr |
| Other Information | Working with animals. |
| Special Conditions | Bargaining unit position, Contingent on continued funding, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position, A probationary period may be required |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Union Position | Yes, UVMSU |
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
| Job Location | Burlington, Vermont, United States |
|---|---|
| Job Open Date | 05/22/2025 |
| Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
| Position Title | Lab Research Technician |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | S5613PO |
| Department | Pharmacology/55130 |
| Position Number | 00025844 |
| Employee FTE | 1.0 |
| Employee Term | 12 |
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