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  Req#: 97282
  Requisition Details
  
  GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
  
  EEO Statement:
  
  UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  
  Location
  Omaha, NE
  
  Requisition Number:
  Staff_14530
  
  Department
  Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology 50000521
  
  Business Unit
  College of Medicine
  
  Reg-Temp
  Full-Time Regular
  
  Work Schedule
  Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  
  Remote/Telecommuting
  No remote/telecommuting opportunity
  
  Position Summary
  
  This position supports advanced laboratory research activities with a primary focus on next-generation sequencing (NGS) for the identification and characterization of viral and bacterial pathogens, independently performing complex laboratory procedures, including sample preparation, sequencing library construction, and operation of sequencing instrumentation. The position contributes to method development and optimization, performs preliminary data review, and supports implementation of new laboratory workflow that include maintaining laboratory operations, assisting with regulatory compliance and biosafety practices, managing laboratory inventory, and training new laboratory personnel. This role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to apply technical judgment in the execution of laboratory protocols.
  
  Position Details
  
  Additional Information
  
  Posting Category
  Research - Non Academic
  
  Working Title
  Research Technologist II
  
  Job Title
  Research Technologist L2
  
  Salary Grade
  RA21S
  
  Appointment Type
  B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
  
  Salary Range
  $47,000 - $70,500/annual
  
  Job Requisition Begin Date
  02/26/2026
  
  Application Review Date
  03/09/2026
  
  Review Date Information:
  
  Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
  
  Required and Preferred Qualifications
  
  Required Education:
  Bachelor's degree
  
  If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
  
  Scientific field
  
  Required Experience
  2 years
  
  If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
  
  Experience in a scientific research or clinical laboratory.
  
  Required License
  No
  
  If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
  
  Required Computer Applications:
  Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
  
  Required Other Computer Applications:
  
  Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  • Ability to learn and follow directions.
  • Ability to take the initiative to work independently.
  • Knowledge of general biology and chemistry.
  • Familiar with basic research lab procedures.
  • General communication skills.
  • Ability to travel overseas, specifically in Africa and Asia, including the securing and maintaining valid passport and travel visas as needed.
  
  
  Preferred Education:
  Master's degree or equivalent
  
  If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
  
  Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related scientific field
  
  Preferred Experience:
  
  • More than two years working in a scientific research or clinical laboratory.
  • Molecular biology laboratory and experience
  • Experience in Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Technologies sequencing.
  
  
  Preferred License:
  No
  
  If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
  
  Preferred Computer Applications:
  Microsoft Outlook, Not Applicable
  
  Preferred Other Computer Applications:
  Python, Unix
  
  Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  • Extensive knowledge of research methodology and techniques.
  • Next-generation sequencing.
  
  
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