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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
$49,000 - $73,500/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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