Laboratory Technician 2 - Jobs

Job Summary

The University of Connecticut’s Department of Physiology and Neurobiology (PNB) is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, full-time Laboratory Technician 2 for large Physiology and Anatomy teaching laboratories. Under the general supervision of the Lab Supervisor, the candidate will provide technical support and related assistance for the PNB Department, including the preparation and setup of laboratory exercises in the teaching laboratories. The candidate will support teaching activities of faculty and teaching assistants in the Physiology and Anatomy courses for the Physiology and Neurobiology Department.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Works with live animals and performs humane euthanasia, dissects tissues, and processes animal blood.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and other lab materials.
• Cleans, organizes, sets up, and breaks down weekly laboratories.
• Participates in lab meetings and teaching assistant training.
• Assists teaching assistants and students with technical problems related to laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Supports instructional teams in offering and revamping laboratory courses.
• Works with and troubleshoots data acquisition equipment and other electronic and mechanical apparatus and associated computer programs.
• Prepares, operates, tests, and evaluates laboratory equipment and resolves problems.
• Evening hours are required.
• Works independently, while seeking guidance when needed.
• Reports problems with experimental methods and techniques.
• Suggests edits to lab manuals and other written material and keeps current with new procedures.
• Adheres to safety and standard operating procedures regarding chemical and biological safety and animal care in accordance with training.
• Maintains necessary records and inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Works with preserved animals and tissues including dissections.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with animals.
• Bachelor’s degree in science with a strong background in physiology and anatomy or a related area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scientific principles and general laboratory techniques.
• Three years of related experience.
• Flexibility and adaptability in all aspects of the job, including working evening hours.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to use common laboratory equipment and associated computer programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team setting and maintain good working relationships with a variety of people including graduate and undergraduate students, office staff, faculty, and animal care staff.
• Experience in a teaching laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Experience operating specialized electronic and mechanical laboratory equipment and fluency in associated computer programs.
• Excellent organizational skills including initiative and attention to detail.
• Experience with animal euthanasia, animal blood and other aspects of laboratory animal use.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #497654 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Please address questions to:

Heather Hekkala

Department of Physiology and Neurobiology U-3156

Program Coordinator

University of Connecticut

75 N. Eagleville Rd.

Storrs, CT 06269-3156

[email protected]

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on July 21, 2023.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.

recblid ukimr078l4qiq2tsnd3mupb04pxb18