Research Tech 1 - (STA005622)

Provides assistance and expertise in various areas of research such as calibration of instrumentation, equipment maintenance and repair, preparation of samples for testing, monitoring of safety equipment and procedures, development and fabrication of prototype equipment, recording of test results, and basic analyses of data.Ensures experiments are preformed according to specification. May make practical technical recommendations to changes in procedures, equipment, or prototype design.Develops basic skill set.

Duties: Simple and may be repetitive. May assist in advanced functions as part of training. Refers questions and problems to higher levels.

Supervision: Immediate supervision is available. Verbal or written instructions are usually detailed.

EEO/AA

Qualifications :

High school and 1 year experience

High School Diploma with 1 year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experienced in animal handling (rat and mice dissection, administration of drugs by various routes routes oral, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal injections, etc blood collection from mice), molecular biology techniques such as (PCR, DNA isolation, RNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, ELISA). Experience in miroscopy/immunohistochemisty, maintenance of cell cultures etc. Previous experience as a lab technician is preferred.

This position is dependent upon funding for upcoming years. Funding has been solidified for 2 years.