SP - Research Technician

Job Detail

• Job Title:

  SP - Research Technician

• Department:

  10663-Immunology

• Location:

  Farmington

• FTE%:

  1

• Shift

• Search #:

  2026-1060

• Closing Date:

  04/01/2026

• Recruiter:

  Shirden, LyAsia J.

This Special Payroll position is in the Department of Immunology, Laboratory of Dr. Penghua Wang. This position is responsible responsible for performing a variety of routine or repetitive basic laboratory duties in support of laboratory research. Generally, it involves tasks/techniques which require job training and draws largely upon practical knowledge and experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under close supervision; works under general supervision with acquired experience.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Receives training in designated research protocols which involves basic technical laboratory techniques and procedures and the operation of laboratory equipment such as but not limited to, cryostat, microscope, etc.; assists research and laboratory personnel with experiments and procedures; performs computer related tasks; records and maintains accurate records utilizing computer database or manual methods and performs related clerical tasks, such as labeling, filing, inventories and requisition of supplies, tissue samples, etc.; trains and coordinates the activities of student workers; performs equipment calibration and minor equipment maintenance such as but not limited to, pumps, compressors x-ray equipment, spectrophotometers, etc.; serves as a resource to other learning specific techniques and/or process; organizes supplies, materials or equipment; Assist PI to conduct experiments, following instructions or established protocols. Summarize and report data to PI. Manage lab inventory. Assist with lab ordering. Perform other related laboratory duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Some knowledge of laboratory equipment, basic staining and slide procedures; familiarity with basic laboratory equipment/procedures; some interpersonal skills; oral and written communications skills; excellent computer skills with ability to perform accurate data entry; ability to utilized computer software; ability to follow instructions [verbal or written]; and apply policies and procedures; ability to perform simple calculations and keep simple technical records.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING :

Applicants must have a PhD degree in Immunology and comprehensive wet lab immunology research training.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May occasionally be required to lift standard laboratory equipment and supplies

• May be exposed to risk from such elements as toxic vapor

Special Requirements :

• Be highly self-motivated and goal driven.

• Have a strong background on immunology, especially, innate immunity, pattern recognition receptors, and inflammasome signaling.

• Have prior research experience in RNA-binding proteins and ubiquitination.

• Be experienced in routine laboratory techniques, cell culture, mouse work, molecular cloning, genotyping, qRT-PCR etc.

• Have extensive hands-on experience in immunological assays, such as immunoblotting, ELISA, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence staining, confocal microscopy, and flow cytometry.

• Design, perform and troubleshoot experiments, collect, analyze data and write manuscripts independently.

• Have publications pertinent to pattern recognition receptors.

SCHEDULE:

• 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm

• Position Duration-6 months

Hourly Rate: $30.00/hour commensurate with qualification.

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

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