Research Senior Technician - DHLI
About The Position
The Research Senior Technician will assist and support scientific investigations in the Thomas Hund, PhD, and Sakima Smith, MD, labs, as directed by the Department of the Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute. The role independently conducts assigned experiments and performs molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques, including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures, and Northern and Western analyses. The technician sorts and processes tissue and blood samples, tests and evaluates procedures, and performs routine procedures on laboratory animals. The position records, consolidates, and assists with analysis of research results; evaluates the validity of experimental data; and summarizes findings for grant proposals and manuscripts. It also prepares research progress reports, assists the principal investigator with publications and other scientific materials, and conducts library research through current literature. The technician maintains accurate records of laboratory activities, assists with training junior research staff and undergraduate and 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
- A Bachelor's Degree with 0 years of experience, an Associate's Degree with 2 years of experience, or a High School Diploma with 4 years of experience.
- Ability to conduct assigned experiments and perform the research techniques described in the posting.
Responsibilities
- Independently conduct assigned experiments and perform molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques, including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures, and Northern and Western analyses.
- Sort and process tissue and blood samples.
- Test and evaluate current procedures.
- Perform routine procedures on laboratory animals.
- Record and consolidate research results and assist with their analysis.
- Evaluate the validity of data obtained from experimental procedures.
- Summarize findings for grant proposals and manuscripts.
- Prepare research progress reports.
- Assist the principal investigator with publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts.
- Conduct library research using current literature.
- Oversee and maintain accurate records of laboratory activities.
- Assist with 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
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
