Additional Info

General Position Information


Department Name: Surgery-Transplant UNMCWorking Title: Researcher
Holder Name: FLSA Designation: 
FTE: 100

Position Description Details


Responsibilities and Duties


RESPONSIBILITYTIME SPENT PERCENTAGEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONTASKS
Scientific Duties50

1. Executes experiments according to grant related projects. (E)
2. Acquires data using animal models. (E)
3. Compiles the data and analyzes it, including statistical analysis. (E)
4. Notes trends and tendencies in the data and consults with the principal investigator (E)
5. Develops materials for the presentation of data using various software programs. (E)
6. Provide input as to future experimental direction (D)
7. Assists in procuring and processing animal specimens harvested in the comparative medicine operating room. (E) 
8. Performs other laboratory assays as required. (E)
9. Investigates new techniques and methodologies and develop these for laboratory use (E)
10. Assembles computer-generated spread sheets and performs scientific calculations and statistical analyses. (D)
11. Develops and produces materials for presentations, manuscripts, and assists in preparation of grant applications. (E)
12. Works well with the lab team to perform multifunctional studies. (E)

Maintains lab facilities20

1. Coordinates and organizes the lab facilities (E)
2. Maintains laboratory equipment (E)
3. Works with other laboratory personnel to schedule and control use of Core facilities. (D)

Budgetary duties10

1. Review laboratory expenditures monthly to ensure charges are appropriate and that they are on the correct accounts. (D)
2. Determine items needing purchased and use eShop to purchase them ensuring timely arrival for use in experiments. (D)
3. Assist in various other laboratory duties as projects develop (D)
4. Assist in the development of grant proposals. (D)
5. Assist in the writing and review of manuscripts. (D)

Regulatory duties10

1. Assist in the development of protocols in order to comply with the various regulatory entities that oversee the work in a modern scientific laboratory. (E)
2. Ensure personnel within the laboratory are trained and comply with the various regulatory entities. (E)
3. Maintains all records in accordance with regulatory agencies. (E)

Supervisory duties10

1. Coordinate, assign and oversee the daily laboratory duties of junior laboratory staff as necessary (E)
2. Teach students and residents laboratory knowledge and techniques needed to perform the work in the laboratory of the primary investigator as needed. (D)
3. Supervise and instruct junior laboratory members, including Residents, and students, in various laboratory techniques. (D)


Zone Definition Factors


Problem Solving - Decision Making


Regular and recurring job requirement.


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:

Oversight of laboratory expenditures in regard to verifying correct charges.


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

Successful management of the day-to-day operations of the laboratory by this individual will ensure continued Investigator success.


Contacts and Communications


TYPE OF CONTACTLEVEL OF CONTACTFREQUENCY OF CONTACTPURPOSE OF CONTACT
Investigators and Researchers within the LabWithin DepartmentDailyTo receive direction as to what duties need to be performed on a particular day
Technical Personnel on CampusInternal to UNMC2-3 times a weekTo discuss duties needed to be performed on a particular day

Supervision Received


Determines priorities approximately 51%-75%. Supervisor, Dr Siwei Zhao, is frequently available.


Supervision Exercised


Does this position supervise?:

Yes


What types of employees do you supervise?:

Students


Type of Supervision Exercised:

1. Coordinate, assign and oversee the daily laboratory duties of junior laboratory staff as necessary
2. Teach students and residents laboratory knowledge and techniques needed to perform the work in the laboratory of the primary investigator as needed.
3. Supervise and instruct junior laboratory members, including Residents, and students, in various laboratory techniques.


Work Environment & Physical Demands


Working Environment


Office,Lab


If Other/Combined Environment, please explain:

NA


Activity Frequency


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

If other, please explain:

NA


Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity


Lift: Occasionally (1-33%)  11 - 20 lbsPush: Occasionally (1-33%)  11 - 20 lbs
Carry: Occasionally (1-33%)  11 - 20 lbsPull: Occasionally (1-33%)  11 - 20 lbs

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

NA


Exposure


Animals (Category 1): YESMoving Machinery: NO
Animals (Category 3): NOBiohazardous Material: YES
Blood & Bloody Fluids: YESUncomfortable temperature/ humidity: NO
Radiation/ Radioactive: YESNoise: YES
Chemical Hazards: YESWorking from Heights: NO
Electrical Hazards: YESConfined Space: NO
3B or Class 4 Laser: YESDust and Dusty environments: NO
Hot Work: NO

If other exposure, please explain:

NA


Use of Protective Equipment


Hearing Protection: NOEye Protection: YES
Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NOProtective Clothing: NO

If other protection, please explain:

Will need to wear gloves, but not latex


Use of Hands/ Wrists


Keyboard: YESPipefitting: NO
Fine Manipulation: YESGrasping: YES
Repetitive Motion: YES

If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:

NA


Sensory


Ability to Speak: YESDepth Perception: YES
Hearing: YESDistant Vision: YES
Sight: YESNear Vision: YES
Color Vision: YESPeripheral Vision: YES

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:

NO