Research Technologist

General Summary/Purpose:

The general nature or purpose of the job: The Research Technician will set up and perform experiments studying protein translation and folding using molecular biology and single-molecule techniques.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

The Research Technologist will manage a project to study folding of multi-domain proteins in the cell and in single-molecule assays, and characterize their interactions with molecular chaperones.

The technologist will generate data for publication and work with the PI to write a manuscript to publish the results of these studies.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing stock solutions, buffers and media.
• Generating recombinant DNA constructs, expressing and purifying proteins and other reagents.
• Collecting data using optical tweezers.
• Analyzing data.
• Attending and resenting data in lab meetings.
• Training new laboratory members in procedures and techniques.
• Managing supplies.
• Ordering consumables and maintaining records.
• Upholding safety regulations.

Materials, Machines and/or Equipment used on the Job:

• E. coli liquid culture, autoclaves, thermocyclers, balances, pH-meters, balances, centrifuges, ultracentrifuges, electrophoresis equipment, and laser tweezers.

Minimum Qualifications (mandatory):

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biophysics, chemistry or related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.
• The ideal candidate is planning to attend graduate school or medical school within 2 or 3 years.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to exercise professional judgment and good written and oral communication skills are desired.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (recombinant DNA cloning) and biochemistry techniques is highly desired. Excellent organizational skills are required

Classified Title: Research Technologist
Working Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15 -$19.44 per hour; commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday/8:30am-5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 01-MD:Homewood Campus
Department name: 10001352-Biology
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

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