Research Technician

Research Technician
University of Puget Sound
Job ID: 6653
Location: Biology
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Staff Posting Details
Appointment: temporary, long-term, full-time, (1.0) FTE, non-exempt.

Position Summary:

The Thines lab is hiring a research technician. Our lab uses molecular genetic approaches to investigate plant responses to environmental stresses. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about plant molecular biology and has strong interest in continued development/training as a research scientist. In this position, the technician will gain additional skills in molecular biology, genetics, plant biology, and project management.

Our lab is committed to a positive mentoring environment. For more information, please visit our lab webpage: http://www.thineslab.com/

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

The technician will assist Dr. Thines with routine laboratory tasks, including but not limited to:

cloning and generation of genetic resources plant care and basic lab maintenance data entry and analysis conducting experiments after consultation with and training by Dr. Thines

Qualifications:

Required skills: B.S. or B.A. in Molecular Biology or related discipline, previous lab experience in molecular biology Desired skills: interest in plant biology, experience in working with proteins (ie. Western blotting, co-immunoprecipitations) ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community

Compensation and Benefits: The anticipated pay for this position is $18.00 DOE. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit: https://pugetsound.edu/human-resources/benefits

Application Deadline: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than August 3rd, 2022 to ensure consideration.

Required Documents:

Resume Letter of Interest

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks. All new hires will be required to submit proof of current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) or receive an approved medical or religious exemption from the university.

Diversity Statement:

We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives. We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community. We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.


How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment

About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.

As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA



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