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Job Location (Full Address):

Select a Shipping Address, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400911 Ctr Musculoskeletal Research

Grade:

UR URG 103 H

Compensation Range:

$16.49 - $23.08

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Regularly provides routine technical support for research activities and/or laboratory support. Applies full range of experience and previous job knowledge; frequently adapts procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet specialized needs. Assists with the design of new experiments, multimedia sampling, maintenance, operation and calibration of scientific monitoring equipment for research projects. Responsible for general data collection and assisting with analysis, recruiting participants, and may support and assist other technicians.Responsibilities Position Summary: This Tech III position will be responsibility for oversight of the laboratory's research rodent colony, will conduct recovery surgery in rodents, and will isolate rodent tissues for molecular biology and biomechanical testing. Specific Responsibilities: - Maintain the laboratory research rodent colony, including electronic inventory. - Perform rodent recovery surgery. - Isolate rodent tissues for molecular biology and histological analyses. - Isolate rodent tissues for biomechanical analyses. - Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook, conduct routine data analysis and interpretation. Requirements: - Associate's degree in appropriate discipline required - 2-3 years specialized work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. - Practical experience in cellular and molecular biology in the context of pre-clinical models preferred. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations. Schedule 8 AM-4:30 PM; LIMITED WKNDS/HOLS

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