Medical Research Tech III

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2025
Medical Research Tech III 40831BR 40831BR Position Description Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory conducting specified phases of research projects. Performs work independently and is responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the laboratory and in experiments, and new applications for standard procedures and techniques. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards may be present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances. Responsibilities also include ensuring overall cleanliness of the laboratory and laboratory equipment, and ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of necessary supplies. May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel. Major/Essential Functions Assisting in developing plans to test the central hypothesis that combining vitamin A supplementation and HDAC inhibition (HDACI) maintains hippocampal-dependent learning and RAR-sensitive gene transcription in DG more effectively than HDACi alone (NIH R01 AG073826-01A1). Coordinating and spearheading the development of analysis tools that in a way that dovetail with future imaging, electrophysiological, and computational experiments Keeping yourself and the PI intellectually engaged on new developments, resources, and potential collaborations. Laboratory administration (lab safety, protocol creation/maintenance, orderliness and reporting); provide logistical support for undergraduate student scientists. 5) Presentations and at laboratory meetings, local group research meetings, and off-campus professional meetings. Processing, organizing and visualizing data from and relevant to the Lawrence Lab. Technician will perform cryostat sectioning of frozen and fixed tissue, mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, and analysis. Testing the central hypothesis is that ATRA depletion induces oxidative stress and loss of transcriptional control of RAR-sensitive genes in DG cell types, which can be accelerated or delayed by bidirectionally manipulating DG ATRA levels through 3 specific aims. Oversight and coordination of the mouse colony coordination of breeding; genotyping; interfacing with Laboratory Animal Resource Center veterinary technicians and the attending veterinarian; keeping other lab members abreast of mouse availability and helping to plan experiments. Composing, writing and proofing oral and poster presentations, peer-reviewed manuscripts, reviews, and grant applications Serving as a user for confocal microscopic, histological, immunocytochemical, and molecular biological equipment within the group Laboratory administration (lab safety, protocol creation/maintenance, orderliness and reporting); provide logistical support for graduate student scientists and other lab personnel. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences, or equivalent combination (four (4) years) of job-related experience and college education. Experience may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=888725 All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. jeid-856d4b8b31511944a83dbabfb2408d05