Research Tech III Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Responsibility

Performs complex laboratory assignments, planning and conducting experiments of limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project
Leads tasks associated with research activities and lab support for lower-level technicians
Serves as unit operations liaison to ensure compliance with departmental or University policies, procedures, and defined internal controls
Ensures accountability and stewardship of University resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental standards and procedures
Utilizes new and innovative research techniques involving a high degree of skill and training, including performing reviews of literature, applying acquired knowledge to new experimental questions, and participating in the selecting and designing of appropriate tasks to address relevant scientific questions
Performs moderate to complex analysis and calculation of data
Interprets and makes recommendations
Organizes and manages data, conducts tests, and performs statistical analysis on data using statistical software
Organizes technicians and coordinates experiments
Produces data tables and figures for research papers and presentations and reviews the draft material for content, organization, clarity, grammar, and style
Ensures writing is accessible to a wide range of individuals with varying degrees of literacy
May serve as the leader for the testing of hazardous or potentially hazardous substances, including primary responsibility for testing and maintaining personal protective equipment, devices, and equipment
Works closely with the physical processes used to sample or measure environmental actions, including establishing grids, monitoring stack releases, and sampling for hazardous materials
Provides technical oversight to lower-level research technicians
Coordinates the training and performance of lower-level technicians and students
Inspects completed work and ensures quality and compliance of standards and specifications
Determines needs, develops specifications, and selects vendors and equipment for testing
Provides education on the monitoring and sampling of equipment
May train staff and identify technical training needs
Serves as department representative for information and questions concerning testing, sampling, and monitoring methods and practices
Reviews and revises procedures and policies according to best research practices
Works closely with Principal Investigator and other research staff to modify or develop new procedures and policies
May prepare and monitor a lab budget, working closely with department administrators and centralized finance teams
Keeps current with industry standards, best practices, and trends in health sciences
Attends/participates in weekly lab meetings, and, as appropriate, institutes and seminars

Requirements

High School diploma or GED and 5 years' experience with performing basic sampling, monitoring or research activities
compiling and collecting data and preparing reports required
Associate's degree in Health Science, Biology, Chemistry or other science related field of study preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and scientific methods required

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