KCOM - Research Technician
- Employer
- A.T. Still University
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 10, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences, Other Science & Technology, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a Research Technician on the Kirksville, Missouri, campus. The position reports to the Senior Research Associate and is responsible for supporting the statewide survey of ticks and tick-borne disease research program in the Microbiology & Immunology Department.
Major Job Duties
- Identify species and life stages of all Missouri ticks
- Open received samples and record data into spreadsheets
- Contact Missouri citizens who have incomplete submission forms
- Assist in the isolation of DNA from ticks
- Assist in running PCR's
- Run PCR products on electrophoresis gels to visualize DNA bands
Skills or Experience
- PCR work
- Customer service
- Tick identification
- DNA isolation
- Data entry
- Experience with aseptic techniques and pipetting
- Basic computer skills are useful
- Experience in a lab is a plus
- Experience working with ticks is a plus
Requirements
- Some college with coursework including microbiology, biology, and mathematics
- Must be able to learn to use a PCR machine, GelDoc system, and computer
- Courteous
- Pleasant
- Able to do repetitive work
- Self-motivated
- Energetic
- Attention to detail
- Responsible
- Organized
- Collegial
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