Research Technician

The Department of Developmental, Molecular and Chemical Biology conducts research of basic biochemical and molecular mechanisms involved in cell functions in both the normal and diseased states, as well as teaching students at the Medical, Dental Schools, and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Under close supervision of Principal Investigator, conducts a variety of routine experiments following established procedures and protocols, which may include performing assays, tissue culture, electrophoresis, and other laboratory techniques. May also record test results, analyze data using basic statistics, maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, and monitor animal colonies.

• Conducts routine experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures to achieve results
• Performs techniques such as tissue culture, PCR, immunohistochemistry, electrophoresis, protein purification and others
  
• Records results and maintains accurate records of experiments
  
• Performs limited data interpretation and assists with basic statistics and analysis
  
• Maintains laboratory equipment and orders/keeps inventory of supplies
• Prepares stock solutions, reagents and other media
  * Monitors animal colonies and performs husbandry, collects samples and maintains census records

Basic Requirements:

Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through Bachelor's degree in science with up to one year laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

* Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures, including tissue culture, working with mice and molecular biological techniques