Research Laboratory Technician II - Microbiology Department

Creighton University • Omaha, NE

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides a wide variety of moderately complex laboratory testing and technical lab support for a research facility in an antibiotic resistance research lab. Successful candidate will perform numerous microbiology techniques, including susceptibility testing. In addition, this position requires knowledge or the ability to learn techniques such as genomic analysis, RNA isolation and evaluation, and protein analysis including immunoblotting. Lab documentation such as documenting experiments, maintaining laboratory notebook, analyzing data, and reporting using complex statistical computer software is a necessity. Additional lab-related support duties such as ordering supplies, instrumentation maintenance, etc required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field of Science.
• 2+ years of research lab experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel; PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficiency in statistical computer software.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays depending upon research needs.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in microbiology techniques.
• Some DNA/RNA genomic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform numerous microbiology techniques, including susceptibility testing.
• Perform genomic analysis, RNA isolation and evaluation, and protein analysis including immunoblotting.
• Document experiments.
• Maintain laboratory notebook.
• Analyze data.
• Report using complex statistical computer software.
• Order supplies.
• Perform instrumentation maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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