Lab Technician - 501713

University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician performs general laboratory tasks in support of the principal investigator (PI) and other research team members. The role requires motivation and the capability to be trained to assist the PI in initiating a new research project. The technician conducts experiments studying how the bone microenvironment affects prostate cancer bone metastasis, drug resistance, and tumor dormancy. Work includes in vitro cell cultures, in vivo mouse studies, and keeping the laboratory clean, organized, and functional.

Employment is classified as unclassified, full-time, and based at the University of Toledo Health Science Campus. Pre-employment health screening for the Health Science Campus Medical Center includes drug and other required health screenings. University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related discipline.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data to the PI in a logical and organized manner.
• Ability to multitask.
• Self-motivation, general curiosity in science, and ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to plan, perform, analyze, and interpret scientific experiments.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate common equipment used in a biomedical research laboratory.
• Good attendance record.
• Ability to handle mice and perform common mouse experiments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cell cultures.
• Experience handling mice and conducting mouse experiments.
• Experience with various cell and molecular biology protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform general laboratory tasks in support of the principal investigator and research team members.
• Assist the PI in initiating a new research project after training.
• Conduct experiments on the effects of the bone microenvironment on prostate cancer bone metastasis, drug resistance, and tumor dormancy.
• Perform in vitro cell culture experiments and in vivo mouse studies.
• Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and functional.
• Plan, perform, analyze, and interpret scientific experiments.
• Analyze, interpret, and present data to the PI in a logical and organized manner.
• Handle mice and perform common mouse experiments.
• Operate common biomedical research laboratory equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level