| Position Number: 00092831 | Working Title: Research Technologist I |
| Department Name: Pharmacology/Exp Neuroscience UNMC | Reports To Title: Asst Professor |
| RESPONSIBILITY | TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE | ESSENTIAL FUNCTION | TASKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct Experiments | 40 | Conduct experiments related to Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Virology/ Immunology. Cell culture; DNA, RNA, and protein isolation; RNA quantification, PCR, RT-PCR, and quantitative real-time PCR; Protein analysis including protein quantification, Western blot analysis; Immunocytochemistry; Cellular imaging; ELISA assays for cytokine, chemokine detection; flow cytometry; Perform HPLC analysis for drug quantitation (E) | |
| Perform cell culture and animal experiments | 25 | Maintain primary cultures for monocytes, T cells and neurons, perform injections on rodents, and collect blood samples and tissues, process blood and tissue samples for analysis, and maintain mice breeding colony. (E) | |
| Protocol Maintenance | 20 | Maintain detailed and precise laboratory records of all the procedures used for experiments. (D) | |
| General Laboratory Duties | 15 | Maintain inventory of lab reagents, prepare fresh stocks, order reagents, and maintain materials sterilized and in working condition, and assist in reading and preparation of manuscripts for publication, general data/protocols organization and storage. (D) |
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:
Experiments not carried out correctly would result in wasting of resources and time. |
What impact do the decisions/recommendations made by the position have on the department/campus?:
This position participates in highly visible programs and projects that are regularly discussed on campus, frequently have public exposure, and undergo regulatory oversight. |
| TYPE OF CONTACT | LEVEL OF CONTACT | FREQUENCY OF CONTACT | PURPOSE OF CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Researchers | Within Department | Daily | Exchange of ideas, skills, and information necessary to perform assigned duties |
| Principal Investigator | Within Department | Daily | Instruction, experimental setup, discussion of results, trouble shooting, ongoing experiments and progress |
| Administrative Staff | Within Department | As needed | Administrative Issues |
| Lab Manager | Within Department | Weekly | Lab procedures and ordering |
Supervision from P.I. and junior faculty in the lab |
Does this position supervise?:
No |
Type of Supervision Exercised:
N/A |
Lab |
| Sit: Frequently (34-66%) | Bending: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Stand: Frequently (34-66%) | Kneeling: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Walk: Occasionally (1-33%) | Reaching: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Drive Motor Vehicle: Not Required | Crawling: Not Required |
| Squatting: Occasionally (1-33%) | Climbing: Occasionally (1-33%) |
If other, please explain:
N/A |
| Lift: Occasionally (1-33%) 10 lbs | Push: Occasionally (1-33%) 10 lbs |
| Carry: Occasionally (1-33%) 10 lbs | Pull: Not Required Not Applicable |
If other Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, please explain:
N/A |
| Animals (Category 1): YES | Moving Machinery: NO |
| Animals (Category 3): NO | Biohazardous Material: YES |
| Blood & Bloody Fluids: YES | 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 |
| Hearing Protection: NO | Eye Protection: NO |
| Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NO | Protective Clothing: YES |
If other protection, please explain:
Lab coat, protective clothing, gloves |
| Keyboard: YES | Pipefitting: YES |
| Fine Manipulation: YES | Grasping: YES |
| Repetitive Motion: YES |
If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:
N/A |
| Ability to Speak: YES | Depth Perception: YES |
| Hearing: NO | Distant Vision: NO |
| Sight: YES | Near Vision: YES |
| Color Vision: YES | Peripheral Vision: YES |
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 |