Research Technician

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Biology Department, College of Letters, Arts & Sciences

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The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Research Technician in Biology to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

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Salary/Pay Range: $43,967 - $50,000. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: The work location for this position is in-person. Based on the semester-to-semester need of the department, as determined by the supervisor, candidates may be asked to teach online, if applicable.

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Summary

Assist in research developing genetic tools for the filamentous cyanobacterium Nostoc punctiforme, including the following: perform laboratory experiments, assist in developing training materials and writing manuscripts for publication, order and manage laboratory supplies, mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Essential Functions

• The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform laboratory experiments to generate and test a high-throughput transposon library and CRISPR-based tools for the filamentous cyanobacterium Nostoc punctiforme

• Assist in the development of both written and video based protocols for the genetic manipulation of Nostoc punctiforme

• Assist in writing of manuscripts for publication

• Order and manage laboratory supplies

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by September 13, 2024.
• Potential interview dates: the week of

  September 16, 2024.

• Potential start date: October 1, 2024.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, molecular biology or other scientific disciplines in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a molecular biology/microbiology laboratory
• Previous experience working with cyanobacteria
• Experience with standard molecular techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and gene cloning
• Experience with CRISPR-based techniques for genetic manipulation
• Experience operating standard laboratory equipment including nanodrop spectrophotometer, centrifuge, thermocycler, autoclave, and shaking incubator
• Experience with scientific writing

UCCS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified 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.

Under the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at hrhelp@uccs.edu.

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