Research Lab Tech-Assoc
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented laboratory technician to join a biomedical research team studying aging and cancer. Under direct supervision, the technician performs routine to moderately complex laboratory procedures, including mouse handling and husbandry, genotyping, tissue dissection, molecular biology techniques such as Western blotting and qPCR, and experimental data organization. The position calls for reliability, strong teamwork, careful instruction-following, efficiency, precision, and a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail. This is a part-time position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience; a bachelor's degree in a basic science may be considered in lieu of experience.
- Hands-on laboratory experience and animal handling experience.
- Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive.
- Ability to prioritize tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Reliability, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively.
- Must be willing and able to work with laboratory mice.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a basic science.
- Previous laboratory experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and monitor mouse colonies, including weaning, tagging, and genotyping.
- Assist with mouse-related experiments, such as injections, behavioral and metabolic testing, and tissue dissection.
- Isolate RNA and protein from tissues or cultured cells.
- Perform molecular analyses, including qPCR and Western blotting, to assess gene and protein expression.
- Set up equipment and materials for experimental procedures or instructional activities.
- Prepare stock solutions and reagents as needed.
- Accurately document experimental procedures, results, and data using Excel or other software.
- Organize experimental data for analysis and reporting.
- Maintain laboratory organization, including ordering supplies and managing chemical inventory.
- Assist in preparing figures, reports, and presentations for publications and meetings.
- Conduct literature searches and organize reference materials.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
