Research Technician 1
About The Position
Working with senior lab members and reporting directly to the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Technician 1 performs basic molecular biology research in a laboratory setting. The position supports a research team investigating new compounds and approaches to treat pediatric cancer. Activities include maintaining mammalian cell lines, electrophoresis, protein extraction, Q-RT-PCR, immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitations, ELISA, and metabolic and cell toxicity assays. The role also performs routine laboratory maintenance and research activities, including general housekeeping and preparing solutions, media, stains, and buffers, as well as cultures and specimens. The Research Technician I works directly with senior lab personnel and reports to the PI. The position may also involve working with other research teams within the program and Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC), and with interdisciplinary scientists, staff, and students at the university. The position is designated On-Campus.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s-level training in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
- Working experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- May require training related to occupational safety and health compliance.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as part of a research team in an academic setting; 1–2 years preferred.
- Previous experience in basic molecular biology and mammalian cell culture; 1–2 years preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic molecular biology research in a laboratory setting.
- Maintain mammalian cell lines and perform electrophoresis, protein extraction, and Q-RT-PCR.
- Perform immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitations, ELISA, and metabolic and cell toxicity assays.
- Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities, including general housekeeping.
- Prepare solutions, media, stains, and buffers; handle cultures and specimens.
- Work with senior lab personnel, research teams, and interdisciplinary university scientists, staff, and students.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life balance benefits.
- Employee discounts.
- Voluntary insurance options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
