Research Technician II

The University of Rochester is committed to advancing knowledge and healing through research and education. The Research Technician II role involves providing technical support for research activities, assisting in experiment design, and managing data collection and analysis. The position requires collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure compliance and ethical research practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine technical support for research activities and/or laboratory support
• Adapts procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet specialized needs
• Assists with the design of new experiments, multimedia sampling, maintenance, operation and calibration of scientific monitoring equipment for research projects
• Responsible for general data collection and assists with analysis, recruiting participants
• Performs simple to moderate technical procedures and behavioral experiments and experiments according to specific instructions and protocols when initiating and conducting research experiments
• Manages data and databases
• Maintains records, reports, and inventory
• Administers experimental protocols
• May assist with the development of research protocols, including literature reviews
• Performs general data collection during research studies
• Records experimental data
• Collects/tabulates/calculates data
• Prepares solutions
• Assists with purchasing routine lab supplies, collects receipts, and monitors expenditures
• Installs, maintains, and repairs general equipment
• May design modifications and fabricate mechanical or electronic equipment
• May provide general support and supervision of lower-level technicians
• Works closely with staff to understand the principles of compliance, confidentiality, and other ethical obligations involved in conducting research
• May assist faculty and students in the use of equipment
• Administers experiments as needed and provides analysis and interpretation of results as appropriate
• Keeps current with industry standards, best practices, and trends in health sciences
• Attends/participates in weekly lab meetings, and, as appropriate, institutes and seminars
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred

• Associates degree in Health Science, Biology, Chemistry or other science related field of study preferred
• Associates degree in Health Science
• Associates degree in Biology
• Associates degree in Chemistry
• Science related field

Company

• Private research university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
• Rochester, New York, USA
• https://www.rochester.edu/
• Founded in 1850
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 year of experience performing basic sampling, monitoring, or research activities; compiling and collecting data and preparing reports required
• or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and scientific methods required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Associates degree in Health Science, Biology, Chemistry or other science related field of study preferred
• 1 year of experience performing basic sampling, monitoring, or research activities; compiling and collecting data and preparing reports required.

Required skills

• Behavioral Experiments, Equipment Maintenance, Inventory Management, OSHA Safety Requirements, Research Protocols, Scientific Methods, Scientific Monitoring Equipment, Technical Support

Preferred skills

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Experience

• 1+ years