Part-Time Bioanalysis Center Research Support

Title: Part-Time Bioanalysis Center Research Support

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Publ Affairs & Hlth Sci

Department: UNT-Bioanalysis Center-132321

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $14.00 an hour

FTE: 0.48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement 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 University of North Texas Health 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 Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) 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

This position will support ongoing research operations in the laboratory associated with botanical testing of immune system and exercise recovery outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

* High School Diploma
* Knowledge of scientific research techniques, methods and procedures.
* Working knowledge of equipment used in related fields of research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* 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 work effectively with fellow researchers, staff members, faculty, supervisors and students.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

• Support ongoing research operations in the laboratory associated with botanical testing of immune system and exercise recovery outcomes under the direction of Dr. Brian McFarlin. 
• Use of equipment in related fields of research 
• Work effectively with fellow researchers, staff members, faculty, supervisors and students. 
• Set up and operate research instrumentation and equipment. 

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