Research Laboratory Technician II - Pharmacy Sciences

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our research team as a research associate in the Creighton University Department of Pharmacy Sciences. The research laboratory technician will handle laboratory animal, rabbit as per approved protocol, measures intraocular pressure (IOP), plan the items needed for glaucoma induction, and extracts ocular tissues at the end of the study. Under general supervision, provides a wide variety of complex laboratory testing and technical lab support for a research facility. Requires knowledge of the processes/procedures in testing, documenting experiments, maintaining laboratory notebook, analyzing data, and report using complex statistical computer software. This position is generally Monday-Friday but may require some evening, weekend, and holiday work. This position is not a remote position and employee will need to be on campus.

This is a grant-funded position beginning July 1, 2026- February 28, 2027. Once grant funding has been exhausted, the position will end.

Responsibilities:

At all times employees are expected to uphold Creighton's core values and demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment, while adhering to all University Ethical Standards of Conduct, rules, regulations, and job requirements, including required educational trainings.

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  70% Data collection

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  30% Data processing and analysis

Education & Experience:

• Must have a PhD degree in Biotechnology.
• 2-4 years of research lab experience involving molecular biology techniques, animal handling, and developing drug delivery systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of research methods, laboratory techniques, and care of laboratory animal and equipment;
• Ability to interpret data, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues;
• Proficiency in using Image J, design of experiments tools, GraphPad prisms, tools for predicting drug-likeness, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics
• Detail oriented;
• Analytical skills;
• Strong work ethic, excellent written and communication skills, and the ability to work independently;
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays depending upon research needs