WS - Physiology Laboratory Technician

PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Division: KYCOM          Department: Academic Affairs              Experience: Entry-level

Job Code: IWSKYCOMPLBTCH                Supervisor/Reports To: Dr. Guichun (Hannah) Han

Start Date: 8/25/2025

Conduct laboratory research and support experiments in vascular biology. Ideal for second-year medical students with prior lab experience and strong technical skills.

Responsibilities and Career Competencies:

1. Perform isometric tension study experiments, western blotting, co-immunoprecipitation, and knockdown of individual genes with siRNAs in cultured cells and vascular tissues – C, TW, P, CT, CTR, T
2. Advise and supervise first-year medical student laboratory fellows in conducting planned experiments – C, TW, P, CT, CTR, T

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Education Requirements: Second-year medical student preferred. At least one year of laboratory research experience required.

Preferred Skills: Mastery of techniques such as isometric tension study, western blotting, co-immunoprecipitation, siRNA knockdown in cultured cells and vascular tissues.

Work Schedule: Varies depending on workload. Employment through June 30, 2025.

Work Conditions: Normal office environment.

Physical Demands: Keyboarding.

Number of Positions: 1

Pay Rate: $25/hour

Location: Coal Building, Room 819

To Apply: Complete required sections and upload your academic schedule (and practice schedule) along with your resume.

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.