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Research Technician III

Requisition ID: 2024-8336

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc Department: Animal Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview Dr. Zhongde Wang's laboratory in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences at Utah State University has an opening for a Research Technician position available to work as a team member with postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate students and other research staff to conduct research focusing on stem cells and developing genetically engineered animal models. Funding available for 3 years but may be longer contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities

• Managing rodent colonies, including animal breeding, weaning litters, genotyping animals, post-surgical animal monitoring and care, and records management
• Shipping animals to collaborators
• Producing genetically engineered animal models, starting from designing genetic engineering strategies, sgRNA design and testing, piggyBac vector construction, pronuclear injection, embryo transfer, genotyping of produced animals, etc.
• Assist postdocs and graduate students in their research
• Training undergraduate students

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience; or an associate degree plus two years of experience; or a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

• Previous experience in developing genetic engineered animal models

• Flexible working schedule including working in weekends and other off hours Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in working with Syrian hamsters, guinea pigs, Peromyscus, cotton rats, or naked mole rats

• Experience in CRISPR/Cas gene editing techniques and/or transponson-mediated transgenesis
• Experience in assisted reproduction techniques, including superovulation, IVF, setting up timed-pregnancies, pronuclear injection, intracytoplasmic injection, and embryo transfer.

• Experience in DNA vector design and construction. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to plan and carry out complex laboratory procedures

• Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to anticipate project needs and plan carefully to optimize resources necessary for successful project completion
• Communication skills sufficient to permit clear and effective exchange of information with people representing a wide diversity of disciplines

Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• University transcript(s) o be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application. Please describe your previous laboratory experience and career goals. **Document... For full info follow application link.

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