Research Technician II- Silverman Lab
About The Position
This entry-level research technical role participates in planned research projects by performing research protocols, experimental procedures, and other laboratory tasks under direct supervision. The role may occasionally exercise minimal discretion and judgment in the execution and interpretation of experiments and the data derived. This position requires hands-on laboratory research experience, including the execution of experimental protocols, data collection, and analysis. Demonstrated experience conducting mouse (murine) experiments, including animal handling, in vivo procedures, breeding/colony management, and adherence to animal care and use regulations is also required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- At least one (1) year of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience
- Intermediate understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment.
- Basic exposure to lab specific experiments / techniques and scientific analysis
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Solid critical thinking / problem-solving skills
- Solid analytical skills
- Demonstrated experience conducting mouse (murine) experiments, including animal handling, in vivo procedures, breeding/colony management, and adherence to animal care and use regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least two (2) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience
Responsibilities
- Performs routine tests / experiments under the direction of principal investigator, supervisor or other designee
- Performs research procedures on experimental samples as directed
- Records and checks experiments/ results for completeness and accuracy
- Performs calculations and maintains appropriate log and lab notebooks
- Performs tasks that require familiarity with fundamental techniques and lab equipment
- May assist with planning specific research protocols and procedures
- Maintains office, lab area, solutions, reagents, supplies and equipment, disposes of specimens, media and other materials (using appropriate procedures)
- Assists in care and maintenance of lab equipment
- May coordinate schedules of tests and procedures
- Attends courses, seminars, and lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques
- Records results, organizes data and maintains lab notebook in an organized manner
- Compiles and helps analyze data, prepares charts, graphs, and results of studies as directed
- Conducts literary searches as directed
Benefits
- Annual influenza vaccine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
