Research Technologist II

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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