Research Senior Technician – Molecular Biology and Neurogenetics
About The Position
The Research Senior Technician will assist and support scientific investigations to study Molecular Biology and Neurogenetics, as directed by the Division of Neurogenetics, the Neurobiology of Aging & Resilience Center, and the Department of Neurology. The role involves independently conducting assigned experiments and performing a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques, including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures, and Northern and Western blot analyses. Responsibilities also include sorting and processing tissue and blood samples, testing and evaluating current procedures, and performing laboratory routine procedures. The individual will record, consolidate, and assist with the analysis of research results, evaluate the validity of data obtained from experimental procedures, and summarize findings for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts. Additional duties include preparing research progress reports, assisting the senior scientist and principal investigator with publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts, and conducting library research through current literature. The position also oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities, assists with training junior research staff and undergraduate/graduate 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
- Successful completion of a background check.
- Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree or High School Diploma.
Responsibilities
- Independently conduct assigned experiments.
- Perform a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques, including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures, and Northern and Western blot analyses.
- Sort and process tissue and blood samples.
- Test and evaluate current procedures.
- Perform laboratory routine procedures.
- Record, consolidate, and assist with the analysis of research results.
- Evaluate the validity of data obtained from experimental procedures.
- Summarize findings for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts.
- Prepare research progress reports.
- Assist the senior scientist and principal investigator with publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts.
- Conduct library research through current literature.
- Oversee and maintain accurate records of laboratory activities.
- Assist with training junior research staff and undergraduate/graduate students in research methods and equipment operation.
- Set up and operate laboratory equipment.
- Monitor research supplies, specimens, and inventory, initiating procurement requests as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
