UNT Bioanalysis Center Research Assistant

Title: UNT Bioanalysis Center Research Assistant

Employee Classification: Research Assistant

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-Bioanalysis Center-132321

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $38,500

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, exercise physiology and urban design.

We have eight academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, the UNT Work Inclusion and Supported Employment (UNTWISE) program, UNT ELEVAR, and several professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation (KHPR) has over 1,300 undergraduates and offers a master’s degree in Kinesiology and a Ph.D. in Human Performance and Movement Science.

The UNT Bioanalysis Center provides expert support for experimental design and sample analysis to researchers from UNT, other academic institutions, and industry partners. Our services are offered through a flexible fee-for-service model to meet the unique needs of each project.

Position Overview

The Bioanalysis Center Research Assistant supports research operations and purchasing and conducts various assigned tests and experiments for the center. They also collect and analyze data and prepare requested reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with major course work in the field of assignment, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of scientific research techniques, methods and procedures.
* Working knowledge of equipment used in related fields of research.
* Considerable knowledge of health, safety, and security precautions in keeping with type of research being done.
* Ability to set up and operate research instrumentation and equipment. Ability to make accurate assays and to prepare reports, charts, or graphs on results.
* Ability to work effectively with fellow researchers, staff members, faculty, supervisors and students.

Job Duties

• Supporting Research Operations in the UNT Bioanalysis Center under the direction of Dr. Brian McFarlin: see cbbd.unt.edu for more info. 
• Responsible for research purchasing in support of the center operations. 
• Conducts various tests or experiments using established experimental procedures.
• Operates research instrumentation and equipme