University of Nebraska Medical Center

Researcher
Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the overall coordination of daily operations of the laboratory under the direction of the Principal Investigator. Duties include designing, execution and control of research studies and conducting small animal experiments. Directs junior laboratory personnel, maintains compliance with various regulatory agencies, purchases supplies and reviews expenditures.

Link to Additional Information

About Us:

To learn more about the University of Nebraska, visit the sites below.

University of Nebraska Strategic Plan “Odyssey to Extraordinary” https://nebraska.edu/strategic-plan

Get to know Nebraska https://nebraska.edu/get-to-know-nebraska

University of Nebraska Medical Center Campus https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/index.html and https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/facts.html

University of Nebraska Faculty & Staff Benefits https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3 years experience in a research laboratory to include bioengineering and animal models, histology/immunology techniques and gene expression analysis by real-time PCR experience.
  • Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word,Microsoft Outlook

 

  • The candidate must be meticulous and highly organized, as they will be required to handle valuable samples and to participate in several overlapping research projects.
  • Accurate record keeping is essential. Need to follow outlined procedures consistently.
  • Must be reliable.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree
  • Prior experience working with animals in lab and laboratory supervision.
  • Laboratory supervisory experience, experimental design and data analysis experience, manuscript and grant writing
  • Microsoft Access,Microsoft PowerPoint

Compliance Requirements:

  • Physical Exam
  • Background Check
  • Education Credentials Check
  • Animal Clearance
  • Hearing Exam
  • Visual/Color Examination
  • Fit test(Respiratory Protection)
  • Immunizations
Information at a Glance
Req Id:  1769
Campus Name:  University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Org Unit:  Surgery-Transplant UNMC
Job Location:  Omaha, NE 68198
Application Review Date:  11/11/25
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Advertised Salary:  $53,000 -$79,500/annual
Job Type:  Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility:  On-site
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  jobs@unmc.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant: 

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

 

Posting Start Date:  11/6/25