Research Technologist

We are looking for collegial individuals who will contribute to forming a collaborative and inclusive research environment.Individuals from underrepresented groups in biomedicine are encouraged to apply.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Mouse work: prepare specialized diets, feed, and monitor chow and liquid intake, monitor the wellbeing of animals and weights, perform experiments according to defined protocols, collect biological samples, genotyping.
• Microbiology: aseptically prepare culture media, perform experiments in aerobic and anaerobic conditions, including with BL2 pathogens.
• Molecular biology: prepare biological samples for metabolomics, and RNA / DNA sequencing, including nucleic acid purification and quantification, PCR amplification and purification, and sequencing libraries preparation.
• Perform, document and analyze experiments in a rigorous and ethical manner.
• Validate and optimize lab protocols.
• Organize laboratory working areas and supplies.
• Order laboratory supplies.
• Routine maintenance of equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.
• Prior research experience with rodents, and/or DNA sequencing preferred but not mandatory.
• We are looking for candidates who work well with others and are enthusiastic to learn.

Classified Title:Research Technologist
Working Title: Research Technologist ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range:$14.14-$19.44 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday/8:30am-5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 05-MD:School of Public Health
Department name: 10001154-W Harry Feinstone Dpt Molec Mblgy Imlgy
Personnel area: School of Public Health

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

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