Part-Time Temporary Research Laboratory Technician
About The Position
The Department of Internal Medicine Research Division seeks a part-time temporary Research Laboratory Technician to support ongoing research activities in ETSU’s Nanomedicine Laboratory. Research focuses on nanoparticle engineering, lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations, targeted drug delivery, and molecular biology. The technician assists with laboratory experiments, cell culture, molecular and biochemical assays, nanoparticle preparation and characterization, data collection, and routine laboratory maintenance. The role requires hands-on laboratory experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with research team members. This temporary part-time position is limited to a maximum of 29 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible based on laboratory needs and experimental activities. Compensation is $15.50 per hour and is contingent upon external funding. The position offers no benefits and is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
- Ability to independently perform laboratory experiments and accurately document results.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hands-on experience in a molecular biology, cell biology, or biomedical research laboratory.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture, PCR/qPCR, fluorescence microscopy, ELISA, and other molecular and cellular techniques.
- Experience with nanoparticle preparation, characterization, and drug delivery systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform mammalian cell culture, including cell maintenance, passaging, counting, and cryopreservation.
- Conduct molecular biology experiments, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, and gel electrophoresis.
- Perform biochemical assays, including ELISA, Western blotting, and protein quantification.
- Conduct fluorescence microscopy, immunofluorescence staining, and cellular imaging.
- Assist with flow cytometry, cell staining, and cellular uptake analysis.
- Perform cell viability, cytotoxicity, transfection, and gene expression assays.
- Assist with nanoparticle synthesis, LNP formulation, and physicochemical characterization.
- Prepare laboratory reagents, buffers, biological samples, and experimental materials.
- Collect, analyze, and document experimental data and maintain accurate laboratory records.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, manage supplies and inventory, and follow laboratory safety protocols.
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Job Type
Part-time
