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Medical Research Tech IV

Employer
Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jan 22, 2025
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Extended Job Title

Medical Research Tech IV

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

511515 - CBB Lbk Genl

Position Description

Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory conducting specified phases of research projects. Performs work independently and responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the laboratory research projects. Performs work independently and responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the laboratory and in experiments, and new applications for standard procedures and techniques. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards maybe present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances. Responsibilities include ensuring overall cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment, and for ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of necessary supplies. May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel.

Requisition ID

39964BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions
  • The position is to probe the mechanism of P-glycoprotein, a protein involved the multidrug-resistance of cancers, purify mutant enzymes for structure-function analyses and examine the polyspecific drug binding sites.
  • The project involves techniques such as biochemistry, molecular biology, yeast cell culture, enzymology and biophysical methods, and will have the opportunity to expose to state-of-the-art techniques.
  • The successful applicant must be familiar with the P-glycoprotein literature, self-motivated, enthusiastic and highly devoted.
Grant Funded?

Yes

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in site-directed mutagenesis, yeast transformations, drug resistance assays, membrane protein purifications and ATPase activity assays.
  • Experience with tryptophan fluorescence spectroscopy, fluorescence quenching and lifetime analysis as well as protein labeling with cysteine-specific fluorescence probes and LRET techniques is desirable.
Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

CBB Lbk Genl

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Part Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website .

Job Group

Research Technicians

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in one of the sciences, or equivalent combination (6 years) of job-related experience and college education. Experience may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?

No

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website .

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