Engineering Technician III (Internal Medicine-Nephrology - Galveston)

Minimum Qualifications:* BS degree in Biological, Medical Sciences or any directly related field.* Two (2) years of experience operating fluorescence-based microscopes.Job Summary:A microscope technologist position is available in the newly founded UTMB-NIPOKA Center at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston to develop and test microscopic imaging based renal disease diagnostic platform.The ideal candidate is expected to join a dynamic team including physicians and scientists that are enthusiastic about establishing innovative diagnostic tools for patients with kidney disease.Job Duties:Report directly to the director of the Center, work closely with other team members.Operate and maintain a state-of-the-art super-resolution microscope (N-SIM) daily.Acquire fluorescence-based images from processed tissues through N-SIM.Process the fluorescence images following semi-automated programs.Document, store, backup acquired and processed images.Order essential lab materials/office supply.Salary Range:Commensurate with experience.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Compensation