PT Laboratory Technician, Limited Term

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician is a non-exempt, part-time staff position that reports to the Principal Investigator (PI)/Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Rinker Campus. This assignment is limited-term and may be considered for renewal based on available funding. The PI is looking for a research technician with experience in molecular biology, cell culture, and laboratory mouse work, to participate in an NIH -funded project. The successful candidate will conduct in vivo experiments in mouse models, analyze mouse tissue at a molecular level, and present data. The candidate will need to be methodical when carrying out duties and generate reports to submit to the laboratory PI. The job is on-site at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, in Irvine, California. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Requirements

Proven experience working in a laboratory.
Proven practical experience with techniques of molecular biology.
Proven experience working with rodents and genotyping rodents
Working experience with cell lines and/or primary culture
Proficient in research methods, testing, and data collection, analysis, evaluation, report writing, independent discretion, and judgment.
Comfortable handling potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, biohazards, etc.)
Ability to work autonomously and in a timely manner to meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Perform mouse handling, tattooing, tail sampling, and genotyping.
Determine mouse body temperature (rectal thermometry).
Mouse blood collection, mouse behavior analysis, mouse organ dissection, thyroidectomy and mouse brain sectioning.
Perform laboratory experiments in line with standard testing procedures.
Perform histology sample preparation and confocal microscopy.
Perform PCR , Western blot, and other techniques of molecular biology as needed.
Maintain mammalian cell lines.
Perform bacterial transformation and plasmid purification.
Conduct laboratory experiments and procedures using established protocols, and assist with troubleshooting technical issues under the guidance provided by the PI.
Assist with refining and optimizing laboratory procedures and workflows based on experimental observations and outcomes.
Compile, organize, and summarize experimental data for review and discussion with the PI and research team.
Help with lab supplies ordering and with lab maintenance.
Set up, operate, clean, sterilize, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
Procure, receive, label, and/or maintain chemicals or laboratory supplies.
Ensure that safety guidelines are always adhered to in the laboratory.
Organize and store all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions
Other duties as assigned.