Research Lab Tech I

University of Massachusetts Medical School • Worcester, MA

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Laboratory Technician I, performs a variety of specimen preparatory techniques, dry lab data collection, and routine laboratory maintenance.
The Khvorova Lab focuses on the chemical engineering of therapeutic RNA by bringing together chemists, biologists, and pharmacologists for drug discovery. This position will focus on chemistry, particularly the synthesis of oligonucleotides.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to perform duties independently
• Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of laboratory experiments using both routine and special techniques and methods
• Assist in more complex laboratory tasks
• Collect, analyze, and process laboratory samples
• Record results, organize data, and perform basic computations
• Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment
• Comply with all safety and infection control standards
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees