IMMEDIATE OPENING!!
Research laboratory technician 

The Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering Laboratory focuses on developing models to investigate heart disease mechanisms. Our lab's goals are to explore the mechanisms of heart disease, design and build new technology platforms to assist in drug and mechanistic studies to produce important new insights into these mechanisms, and to bring a standard of excellence to all that we do as individual scientists and as a research team. Reporting directly to Dr. Renita Horton, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering. The ideal Candidate will have a background in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, biochemistry or related fields. Experience with rodent models is a plus. The candidate should be self-motivated, hard-working, possess strong communication skills as well as strong attention to detail.

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• Roles and responsibilities:

Molecular biology: protein extraction and western blotting, RNA extraction and qRT-PCR
Cell culture: proficiency with tissue culture (primary or stem cells), including cell passaging, storage and experimentation
Cell and Tissue staining, chip fabrication, microscopy and imaging experience is a plus
Collects, records, summarizes, and analyzes data
Assists in the maintenance of lab equipment and supplies: inventory management and general lab organization
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

 

• Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Combined experience/education may substitute for minimum education.
Previous animal handling experience is a plus
Proficient with MS Office, Adobe Suite
Prior research experience is preferred
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Dependability

Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Productive team member and works effectively in a team setting.

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• Flexibility

Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
Views change as opportunities for learning and professional development.
Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

 

• Communicates Effectively

Communicates clearly, concisely, and with courtesy.
Communicates requests for further action or resources to appropriate individuals with tact.

 

• Equipment Operation

Demonstrates the essential skills required to use equipment and tools needed to perform job duties and responsibilities.
Follows maintenance and operation procedures and safety rules to minimize equipment malfunctions and prevent personal injuries.

This position is funded by a research contract/grant and may be funded by a subsequent contract/grant. Accordingly, the position is contingent upon receipt of the necessary funding from this or any subsequent contract/grant to continue employment and satisfactory performance. Salary is commensurate of experience. When extending an offer of employment, factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding will be considered.
 

If you are interested, please submit your completed application, including a cover letter and resume with references to rehorton[at]uh.edu. Thank you for your interest.

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