Research Senior Technician - Physiology & Cell Biology
About The Position
The Research Senior Technician assists and supports scientific investigations into cardiac ion channel biology in the Department of Physiology & Cell Biology. The role independently conducts assigned experiments and performs molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques, including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures, and Western analyses. It also involves sorting and processing flow cytometry samples, evaluating current procedures, and performing routine procedures on laboratory animals. The technician records, consolidates, and assists with analysis of research results; evaluates the validity of experimental data; and summarizes findings for grant proposals and manuscripts. Additional work includes preparing research progress reports, assisting the principal investigator with publications and other research materials, and conducting literature searches. The position maintains accurate laboratory records, helps train junior research staff and students in research methods and equipment operation, sets up and operates laboratory equipment, and monitors research supplies, specimens, and inventory, initiating procurement requests as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Ability to translate, adapt, and apply academic or practical knowledge in biological or health science research.
- Relevant experience requirements are tiered by education: 4 years with a high school diploma or GED, 2 years with an associate's degree, or 0 years with a bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assigned experiments independently to support investigations of cardiac ion channel biology.
- Perform molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques, including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures, and Western analyses.
- Sort and process flow cytometry samples.
- Test and evaluate current procedures.
- Perform routine procedures on laboratory animals.
- Record and consolidate research results, assist with their analysis, and evaluate the validity of experimental data.
- Summarize findings for grant proposals and manuscripts.
- Prepare research progress reports and assist the principal investigator with publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts.
- Conduct library research using current literature.
- Maintain accurate records of laboratory activities.
- Assist in training junior research staff and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation.
- Set up and operate laboratory equipment.
- Monitor research supplies, specimens, and inventory, and initiate procurement requests as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
