UNIV - Research Specialist I - Department of Pharmacology & Immunology
About The Position
The Research Specialist I works closely with the Principal Investigator to generate molecular biology reagents and assist with animal experiments across the laboratory’s projects. The role includes molecular cloning, DNA preparation, PCR, gel extraction, preparing bacterial culture media and agar plates, and measuring antitumor activity in mice. The employee also maintains mouse records and inventory, monitors mice during experiments, measures bioluminescence imaging (BLI), and assists with tumor collection and processing. Laboratory operations include organizing lab space, tracking reagents and materials, and receiving lab orders.
Requirements
- High school diploma and two years of work experience in a clinical or research setting; a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or another natural, life, or health care science may substitute for the two years of required experience.
- Ability to work rotating shifts as required.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and moving materials and equipment, working in confined spaces and temperature extremes, and performing repetitive and fine motor tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in science or arts.
- Prior knowledge of DNA processing, molecular cloning, flow cytometry, and mouse imaging.
Responsibilities
- Perform molecular cloning and miniprep and maxiprep of DNA.
- Run PCRs and gel extractions.
- Prepare bacterial culture medium and agar plates.
- Keep mouse records and maintain mouse inventory.
- Monitor mice throughout experiments.
- Measure BLI and assist with tumor collection and processing.
- Help organize laboratory space and track laboratory reagents and materials.
- Receive laboratory orders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
