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Adjunct: Chemistry

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Adjunct: Chemistry

Dallas, TX
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary:

     

    The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has an opportunity for a Research Technician to join the laboratory of Dr. Sean Morrison, Investigator and director of the Children’s Research Institute at UT Southwestern.  We are seeking a highly organized and motivated individual for a research technician position in the Morrison Lab.

     

    Principal Responsibilities:

     

    • Collect tissue samples in an organized manner from the mouse colony for DNA extraction
    • Perform routine mouse genotyping assays and record genotyping data according to prescribed procedures with attention to detail and accuracy
    • Develop new mouse genotyping assays by coordinating with post-doctoral fellows in the laboratory
    • Prepare buffers and gels
    • Monitor inventory of reagents and chemicals related to the genotyping needs.
    • Interact with lab members to report genotyping results clearly and precisely and assure quality control
    • Operate various laboratory equipment and apparatus to provide technical assistance to laboratory personnel as directed by lab/mouse colony manager
    • Provide help with weaning and mouse colony management

     

    Education:

     

    • Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedicine, chemistry or related fields.

     

    HHMI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Qualifications

     

     

    REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    • A related associates (or relevant current industry license or certification) AND 4000 verified occupational/industry hours within the pasty 7 years
    • OR a related Bachelor's or any master's degree with 18 discipline related credits and 2000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years
    •  Ability to qualify for CTE credential (4,000 hours of work related experience in the subject to be taught)

    RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN:  Manufacturing, Machining Technology, Computer Aided Machining, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering or Industrial Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering or Aerospace Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering Technology, Biomechanical Engineering or Biomechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Robotics Engineering or Robotics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering or Computer Engineering Technology, Materials Science or Metallurgy or related engineering.