Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Laboratory/Research Technician Senior

Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary

Provide operational oversight of all laboratory activities for a research laboratory in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics department. Develop, plan, execute, and troubleshoot novel highly complex experiments and high-throughput methods. Conduct complex, specialized laboratory experiments in biochemistry, enzymology, molecular cloning and protein expression. Responsible for research experiments crucial to future grants and publications. Serve key role in grant and manuscript writing and editing. Lead on problem solving, protocol writing and troubleshooting, workflow planning and functional supervision of staff, postdocs, graduate & undergraduate students, equipment maintenance, and data analysis. Provide critical oversight on the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Serve as the primary resource, resident expert, and trainer on complex and specialized research techniques and equipment within the lab and department at large. Use advanced computer systems for both research and operations management.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Genetics or related science and four years related experience required. Significant previous laboratory experience in biochemistry, biophysics, or molecular biology. Proficiency with computers, scientific software, spreadsheets and databases is essential. Effective organizational and time management skills required. Commitment to diversity and inclusion required.

Desirable Qualifications

Anticipated Pay Range 48,000-56,000

Other Information

Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, Contingent on continued funding, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date 04/30/2024

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Position Information

Position Title Lab/Research Technician Sr

Posting Number S5035PO

Department COM Microbio & Molec Genetics/55120

Position Number 00026433

Employee FTE 1.0

Employee Term 12

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