Research Technician II

The Research Technician II supports team‑based research in nutritional immunology and metabolic processes, handling small animals, conducting laboratory analyses, and maintaining laboratory inventories and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Handles and administers diets, antigens, and immune response modifiers to small animals; with additional training, works with young swine (25%).
• Performs molecular and immune‑function assays related to nutrient‑regulated processes, including precise benchwork, data analysis, and cell‑culture/molecular techniques (25%).
• Assists with biosafety, chemical inventory, lab item receipt, and safety activities to maintain laboratory organization, accreditation, BSL‑2 status, and related permits (20%).
• Writes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory methods and prepares reports for regulatory compliance (10%).
• Upon specific training, assists with supervision and training of other laboratory personnel, including students (10%).
• Performs other duties as assigned (10%).

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent (or combination of education and experience) and three years of relevant laboratory‑based research experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in a biology, biochemistry, immunology, or genetics research laboratory (pre‑ or post‑graduation).
• Experience handling and managing small animals for research, including genotyping, blood collection, and dissections.
• Experience working in a biochemistry or immunology‑focused laboratory in both supervised and independent capacities.
• Experience with analysis using flow cytometry, PCR, and/or HPLC or mass‑spectrometry instrumentation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative, reliable work habits.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with computer programs for gene/genomic database searching and analysis.
• Ability to use molecular biology methods such as promoter analysis.

Pay

Proposed minimum salary: $18.00 per hour.

All positions are security‑sensitive; applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and completion of the required background check.