Additional Info

General Position Information

Position Number: 00073519	Working Title: Research Technician II
Department Name: Pediatrics Neurology UNMC	Reports To Title: Asst Professor

Position Description Details

Responsibilities and Duties

RESPONSIBILITY	TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE	ESSENTIAL FUNCTION	TASKS
Perform Research	25	X	1. Maintains animal colony and performs animal husbandry 2. Conducts PCR tests for animal genotyping
Perform Experiments	25		1. Will include biochemistry, molecular biology, mouse genotyping and rodent models of epilepsy. 2. Participate in routine maintenance of the lab, animal surgical room and animal EEG monitory room. 3. Performs experiments with focus on murine behavioral assays in support of research project and evaluates results.
Data Collection	25		1. Assist with execution and analysis of experiments. 2. Use of molecular and cellular methods. 3. Use of transgenic mouse genotyping.
Other Responsibilities	25		1. Assist with general operations and maintenance. 2. Provide support for the other staff in the lab. 3. Documents and maintains data, may assist with development, modification, and validation of methods/procedures. 4. Orders equipment/supplies/reagents and maintains database of order history. 5. May summarize data to develop visual materials for reporting or presenting data in manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals.

Zone Definition Factors

Impact

How quickly is the overall correctness of the work of an incumbent in this position typically determined?:

Determined within a relatively short period of time

Include budget dollars, value of assets, and impact in terms of organizational exposure to risk/liability.

Describe the budgetary accountabilities for this position:

Will assist Researcher in tracking expenses on the cost center for the lab.

What impact do the decisions/recommendations made by the position have on the department/campus?:

Decisions/recommendations made by the person in this position could impact research funding in the Department of Pediatrics and UNMC, and enhance the overall research goals of the Department.

Contacts and Communications

TYPE OF CONTACT	LEVEL OF CONTACT	FREQUENCY OF CONTACT	PURPOSE OF CONTACT
Research Technicians	Within Department	Daily	Discuss research results. Plan experiments.
Supervisor	Within Department	Daily	Discuss research results. Plan experiments.
Students and Fellows	Internal to UNMC	Daily	Discuss research results. Plan experiments.
UNMC Animal Care Facility people	Internal to UNMC	Weekly	Caring for our research animals.
Vendors of scientific supplies.	All Levels of Contact	Weekly	Ordering research supplies.

Supervision Received

Supervision received from principal investigator. Weekly (or more frequent) meetings will be scheduled to assign/review work.

Supervision Exercised

Does this position supervise?:

Yes

What types of employees do you supervise?:

Temporary/ On-Call

Type of Supervision Exercised:

Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Working Environment

Lab

Activity Frequency

Sit: Frequently (34-66%)	Bending: Occasionally (1-33%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)	Kneeling: Not Required
Walk: Occasionally (1-33%)	Reaching: Occasionally (1-33%)
Drive Motor Vehicle: Not Required	Crawling: Not Required
Squatting: Not Required	Climbing: Not Required

If other, please explain:

N/A

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity

Lift: Not Required Not Applicable	Push: Occasionally (1-33%) 11 - 20 lbs
Carry: Not Required Not Applicable	Pull: Occasionally (1-33%) 11 - 20 lbs

If other Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, please explain:

N/A

Exposure

Animals (Category 1): YES	Moving Machinery: NO
Animals (Category 3): NO	Biohazardous Material: YES
Blood & Bloody Fluids: NO	Uncomfortable temperature/ humidity: NO
Radiation/ Radioactive: NO	Noise: NO
Chemical Hazards: YES	Working from Heights: NO
Electrical Hazards: NO	Confined Space: NO
3B or Class 4 Laser: NO	Dust and Dusty environments: NO
Hot Work: NO

If other exposure, please explain:

N/A

Use of Protective Equipment

Hearing Protection: NO	Eye Protection: NO
Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NO	Protective Clothing: NO

If other protection, please explain:

Follow universal masking policy in times of pandemic as directed by campus leaders

Use of Hands/ Wrists

Keyboard: YES	Pipefitting: NO
Fine Manipulation: YES	Grasping: YES
Repetitive Motion: NO

If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:

N/A

Sensory

Ability to Speak: YES	Depth Perception: YES
Hearing: NO	Distant Vision: NO
Sight: YES	Near Vision: YES
Color Vision: YES	Peripheral Vision: NO

Emergency Conditions

During emergency conditions due to severe weather, natural disasters, major utility failures, or other unplanned events, certain personnel are activated to minimizethe impacts of emergencies and disasters, and to protect people, property, and restore the primary mission of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.These personnel occupy positions which are designated as 'Essential Positions.'

Essential: