Job Title:

Research Technician

Kent Campus - Kent, OH 

Salary:

$16.92 - $18.00 per hour 

Basic Function:

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Duties will include the maintenance of a mouse colony (including PCR Genotyping), performing experimental procedures (such as collecting brain tissue samples and small animal surgery), ordering supplies, assisting research personnel, training undergraduate students, and other work that is required for the research project.  As part of these duties, applicants should expect daily contact with laboratory mice.  Light lifting, as well as, frequent travel between buildings will be required.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study or at least two years of professional experience managing and/or maintaining mouse colonies.  Applicants should be detailed-oriented, able to work as part of a team or independently and have good management skills.  Applicants for this position should expect daily contact with laboratory mice.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Skill In:

Ability To:

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.