Research Technologist

General Summary/Purpose

The purpose of this position is to carry out the daily tasks of a Core facility laboratory. This position will set up sequencing reactions, gene expression and genotyping assays, distribute oligonucleotides and other products to customers, interact with and assist customers using self-service qPCR equipment. This position will interact with students, technicians and primary investigators as needed, including troubleshooting customer samples and experiments. This position must be able to provide exceptional customer service and maintain meticulous work standards.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• With minimal supervision, follow protocols to carry out sequencing reactions, gene expression assays, genotyping assays, pyrosequencing, digital PCR and other experiments as necessary.
• Set up sequencing reactions and run DNA Sequencer.
• Set up gene expression/genotyping assays and run associated equipment.
• Follow QA/QC protocols and all laboratory safety protocols.
• Responsible for daily maintenance of the equipment and proper use.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and order supplies when needed.
• Operate the pyrosequencing and digital PCR instruments independently.
• Assess data and release to customers.
• Contact, interact with, and assist customers as needed.
• Troubleshoot customer experiments and provide assistance as needed.
• Keep track of self-service genotyping use and maintain iLab billing records.
• Ensure that client requests are entered properly into database.
• Ensure that samples are properly labeled and match requests.
• Receive oligonucleotide delivers and orders and update database as necessary.
• Receive, log and track orders for delivery to our off-site locations. Deliver oligonucleotides and other products to customers as needed.
• Answer phones when needed.
• Willing to cross-train in human blood processing, cell culture and single cell genomic methods.
• Monitor database.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications(Required)

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field.

Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Core facility setting.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience with the following equipment helpful, but will train as necessary.

Centrifuges, electrophoresis equipment, 3730XL DNA Analyzers,

Real-Time PCR equipment (including the QuantStudio qPCR instruments),

Digital PCR, PCR thermocycler, robotic and manual pipettors, common lab equipment (hotplate/stirrers, balances, spectrophotometer, etc.),

Macintosh and IBM computers; 95% time.

Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time;

Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction;

Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm, for example, using a keyboard; Communication skills using the spoken word;

Ability to see and hear within normal parameters;

Ability to move about workspace. Lift, carry, move supplies, computers, etc.

Classified Title: Research Technologist
Working Title: Research Technologist ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Hourly Pay Rate Range: $14.14 - $19.44 /Commensurate with Experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p / 40 hrs per week
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location:04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10002886-SOM Genetic Resources Core Facility GRCF
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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