Research Technician

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

The University of Mississippi and the Department of Biology welcomes applicants from groups underrepresented in science. More information about the department can be found at https://biology.olemiss.edu/, more information about the laboratory can be found at http://thebloomekatzlaboratory.org.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -Research

Sub-Family -Laboratory Animal Care

Career Track / Level - O1

Grade - 1

Role Summary

Feeds animals and maintains animal quarters, records, and supplies to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and in support of research and instruction.

Examples of Work Performed

• Zebrafish husbandry including:feeding, genotyping and breeding also with other lab tasks. 
• Other lab tasks could include a variety of technical task (eg. pipeting, microscopic observations and manipulations) associated with conducting molecular and cell biology experiments and maintaining.
  
  

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Inventories, cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies.
2. Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications.
3. Inspects, maintains, and completes minor repairs to equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: High School or Equivalent

Experience: No Experience

Please submit cover letter, resume/CV, 3 references

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.